The Practice Leader will mentor and supervise the Support Team and will work on the rota on an as required basis that includes unsocial hours and weekends. Sleep in cover may also be required.
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:
Practice Leader – Living Options REF: 17/19/PL-WB/WEB
As part of the Living Options Services, the Practice Leader will enable clients who have learning / physical disabilities and associated conditions, to pursue a valued lifestyle by supporting them with personal care as well as with social, emotional, spiritual and daily activity needs.
Hours: 30 hours plus sleep in duties
Contract: 10-12 months to cover maternity leave
Location: Living Options Services in West Belfast
Hourly Rate: Commencing on
Point 1: £9.33 per hour plus sleep in payment
Essential:
A minimum of GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above
NVQ 3 (Health & Social Care) or equivalent or Level 3 QCF qualification
Registered or applying for registration with the N. Ireland Social Care Council.
Demonstrable evidence of 1 years experience working with people in a care/ support capacity within the last 2 years
Experience in planning or implementing and reviewing individual support packages
Flexibility to work on a rota basis that requires sleep over duties.
Experience of providing direct personal care to individuals
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of supervisory management.
Experience of team working
Knowledge of supported living and/or residential model of service provision
Knowledge of the effects of disability
Desirable:
Knowledge of Learning and, physical or sensory disability and associated conditions
Valid diver licence, business insurance & MOT cert as relevant.
Knowledge of RQIA
Knowledge of DHSS&PS Minimum Standards for Residential / Domiciliary Care
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Closing Date: Monday 13th February 2017
THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER