Job Description

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The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

Ref 23-210-TL-TM-WEB
Role Team Leader
Location The Mews, 143A Glen Road, Belfast BT11 8FU
Salary \xc2\xa314.75 per hour Additional Hours \xc2\xa316.12 per hour
Contract Permanent
Hours 37.5 hours per week

Flexibility is required to ensure the needs of the service are met.

We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus totalling up to \xc2\xa31000 T&C\xe2\x80\x99s apply

The Service:
The Mews is a Positive Behaviour Support Service (PBS) which consists of 12 single occupancy apartments located in West Belfast. The service provides a Person-Centred approach through supported living solutions to service users with Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and complex needs. The Service operates under the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework and provides 24hr care and support.

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/Deputy Manager to meet the Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and the DHSS&PS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum Standards. They will ensure that NIHE "Supporting People" contractual requirements and standards are met and maintained. The Team leader will support the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs. They will support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care and support. Team leaders will also support with the management budgets and resources effectively. The Team Leader will mentor and supervise the Support Team. Team Leaders must be available to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.

Benefits

• Annual Leave 5.6 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 6.6 weeks after 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 service and 7 weeks after 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 service.
• Paid breaks.
• Free car parking as well as tea and coffee.
• Paid annual NISCC registration fees.
• Investor in People accredited organisation with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including QCF Level 3.
• Enhanced rate of pay for working on statutory days.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months service).
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support.
• Health Cashback Scheme.
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.

Essential Criteria: * GCSE Maths and English A*-C or equivalent

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or relevant equivalent or completion of this within 6 months
• Two years\xe2\x80\x99 previous experience in social care setting providing support/care to include 6 months of working with behaviours which challenge
• Working knowledge of the service user group as specified under the Service Registration category
• High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office packages

Apply Online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home
Closing Date: 21st August 2023 @ 10am
Expected Interview Date: TBC

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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