Job Description

Ref: 25-185-TL-TM-WEB


Role: Team Leader - Days


Location: The Mews, 143A Glen Road, Belfast BT11 8FU


Salary: 17.29 per hour


Contract: Permanent


Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Rota basis - 3 x 12.5 hour shifts)

We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus totalling up to 250 T&C's apply

The Service:

The Mews is a PBS servce consisting 12 single-occupancy-apartments located in West-Belfast. The service provides Person-Centred approach through supported-living solutions to service-users with Learning-Disabilities/Autistic-Spectrum-Disorder/complex-needs. The Service operates unde PBS Framework and provides 24hr care/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.

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. 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 that increases with 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. Cycle to work scheme.

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. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities.


4. Experience of behaviours which challenge and associated risks.


5. Effective communication and use of IT skills.

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

Closing Date: Thursday, 10th July 2025 at 10:00 am.

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Please note - The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship.

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