Job Description

Team Leader - Residential
Opening of Loughside Care Village!!
The Home
At Healthcare Ireland, we're proud to introduce Loughside Care Village, our newest flagship development in the heart of Carrickfergus. More than a care facility, Loughside is a luxurious, state-of-the-art living environment designed to enrich life for its 116 residents, setting a new benchmark in compassionate, expert-led care.
Purpose-built for people living with dementia, complex care needs, and those under mental health registration, Loughside offers a vibrant, village-style community centred on dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Its thoughtful design encourages privacy, stimulation, and meaningful social connection for residents, families, and staff alike.
Loughside will be home to over 200 dedicated professionals delivering personalised care tailored to each individual. Commissioned in partnership with the Northern Health Trust and developed to meet the highest RQIA standards, it represents a bold step forward in transforming care in Northern Ireland.
The Role
The Team Leader is a guiding force behind a compassionate and dedicated care team, ensuring that our residents receive the highest level of care and support with a positive behaviour, person-centred approach.
The Team Leader leads by example, promoting a culture of respect and inclusion where each resident is valued as an individual with unique needs and preferences.
Leading the care team, they provide support, empowering the team to deliver person-centred care that promotes independence, choice and dignity. Through their leadership, they not only enhance the well-being of residents but create a positive and nurturing environment where both residents and team members can thrive.
About the role
Main Responsibilities
Build a positive and supportive rapport with residents, putting their rights, dignity and choice at the centre of all care delivery.
Plan and implement with the senior team, individual programmes of care.
Work with the care team to meet the daily care needs of residents, providing a high standard of care.
Oversee the Care Assistants ensuring care is provided in a safe environment through participation in learning and development programmes. Examples of this are Safety Intervention Training, Understanding and Implementing Positive Behaviour Support, Implementing Active Support, Reflective Practice Sessions and Understanding your role in Safeguarding.
Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as by the designated manager.
Benefits
Paid annual leave
The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
Continuous professional development and training
Values-led culture
Overtime available at an enhanced rate
Opportunities for progression
Pension plan (if applicable)
Attractive hourly rate
Access NI
NISCC reimbursed after qualifying period
Uniforms and PPE supplied
Monthly incentives and recognition awards
Free parking
Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
About the company
Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.
We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.
Required Criteria

• QCF Level 3 or above and/or equivalent in Health and Social care
• The Right to Work in the UK
• A good standard of written and oral English
• At least 2 years' experience working in a regulated care or support environment

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience supervising staff/ team

Skills you'll need

Skills Required