Job Description

Job Role Night Team Leader


Location Twisel Lodge, 19A Church Ave, Holywood


Salary 14.18 per hour


Hours FT- 36 hrs and 45 mins per week


PT -24 hrs per week




Flexibility is required to work within the rota system with availability to work evenings and weekends as required.

The Service

Twisel Lodge in Holywood Co. Down, is a residential home, registered with RQIA to provide services for 8 adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs.


For most of our residents Twisel Lodge is their home however as part of the eight-person service, we also provide a 'respite' facility through which adults with learning disabilities can come and stay with us for a break. This service provides an opportunity for the main carers to get a break from caring duties and enables them to refresh and to be able to continue their caring role.




The Role


As part of the Living Options Services, the Team Leader will be a part of the management team and will support the Registered Manager to meet the Residential Care Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 and DHSSPS Residential Care Homes Minimum Standards, August 2011.

Benefits

Annual Leave 6.4 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 7.4 weeks after 5 years' service and 7.8 weeks after 10 years' service. Annual incremental pay increases on agreed salary scale. Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution. Occupational Sick Pay that increases with service, up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years'. Free car parking as well as tea and coffee. Paid annual NISCC registration fees (Cost reimbursed by Cedar). Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities. Enhanced rate of pay for working on statutory days. Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support. Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme. Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.


Please note - The Cedar Foundation do not offer Sponsorship.

Essential Criteria

1. Professional qualification for example:


Professional Social Work qualification and be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC's register


A first level registered nurse on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council


A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC


OR


A relevant Degree i.e. Psychology, Social Care AND be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC's register.


OR


A level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent AND be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC's register.




2. Two years' previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care.


3. knowledge of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.


4. High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office packages.




Apply Online: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home




Closing Date: 6TH November 2025 at 10am




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