The Maples, Belfast is a new LCD development comprising of two services located on one site: a Supported Living Service and Enhanced Support Sheltered Housing Model. We are looking to recruit a full-time Team Leader.
Full-time, 35 hours per week
£8.54 per hour, plus enhancements for relevant NVQ/QCF qualification and evening and weekend working
Team Leaders are expected to assist the Service Manager in maintaining professional standards of care and the provision of a high quality service which aims to achieve positive outcomes for disabled people. Team Leaders support the Service Manager by being responsible for day-to-day service delivery as well as being responsible for the direct supervision of staff. In addition to this, Team Leaders provide assistance with personal care and other daily living tasks to disabled people within their own homes and work in partnership with them, encouraging choice, participation and motivation, whilst adhering at all times to the values of the organisation.
It is essential for applicants to hold a minimum of QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care, and ideally QCF Level 3 or demonstrate a willingness to obtain it. Applicants must have experience of working with disabled people, hold excellent interpersonal and team-building skills, be able to demonstrate the ability to work flexible hours when required, and be able to travel in accordance with the needs of the service. In addition to this, applicants are required to demonstrate their ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality. It is essential for applicants to be able to attend relevant meetings and training which may be held at different locations. They must also be enthusiastic about working with the people who use our service.
Leonard Cheshire Disability welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
A satisfactory Access NI check is required for this post.
To apply please visit www.leonardcheshire.org/jobs and search for reference LCD3882. If you do not have internet access please contact 01902 792060 quoting the reference number.
Closing date: Thursday 08 January 2015
Interview date: Thursday 22 January 2015
Closing Date
12:00pm
Contact Details
Recruitment Team
The Maples
Chief Street
Belfast
BT13 3JR
United Kingdom