Team Leader

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

Job Ref                25-196-TL-WBLO-WEB
Job Role              Team Leader
Location              Mourneview Court, 151 Glen Road, Belfast, BT11 8BS
Salary                   £14.18 per hour
Hours                   35 hour per week contracts available (Rota Based)

Flexibility is required to work within the rota system in order to meet the needs of the residents, the service and statutory regulation and availability to work evenings and weekends as required.

The Service
West Belfast Living Options provides supported living accommodation for adults over the age of 18 with a Learning Disability, complex needs or Autism Spectrum Disorder. There are a range of sites including bungalows and apartments across West Belfast. The support provided ranges from 1hr to 24 hrs per day. Support and guidance includes all daily living tasks, personal care and support, leisure, social skills and household management.

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 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.
• Support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs. 
• Support the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care and support.
• Support with the management budgets and resources.
• Mentor and supervise the Support Team.

Benefits

• Annual leave based on 6.4 weeks (inclusive of public and statutory holidays), based on accrual, paid in arrears per quarter.
• Statutory Sick Pay, if applicable.
• Auto enrolment into pension scheme, if applicable.
• Investor in People Platinum organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through
• training and learning opportunities.
• Free parking and tea & coffee available

Please note – At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship

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 and physical disabilities .  
4. High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office package

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

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at 10:00 am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER