Team Leader - Nights

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

REF:            25-180-NTL-JW-WEB

Job Role     Team leader – Nights

Location     1 Johnston Way, Lisburn, BT28 2XE

Salary         £15.37 per hour

Hours         36 hours per week

Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service. (7 day cover including weekends and bank holidays).

We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus totalling up to £250 T’s & C’s Apply

The Service:

Johnston Way is an Intensive Support Service in North Lisburn which provides a person-centred approach to service users with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

We work in partnership with Woven Housing Association and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust to provide support to individuals living in their own home.

Johnston Way consists of two bungalows designed to accommodate eight  individuals. Each  consists of communal living areas, kitchen areas and en suite bedrooms. There is also an enclosed garden area.

The Service operates under the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework and provides care and support on a 24 hour basis

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.

• The Team leader will support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs.
• They will support the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care and support. Team leaders will also support with the management budgets and resources.
• The Team Leader will mentor and supervise the Support Team and will provide direct care and support for Service Users.

Team Leaders are required to flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.

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.
• Annual incremental pay increases on an agreed salary scale
• Auto enrolment Pension through Standard Life. Employer contribution 4%, employee 5%
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme that increases with length of service
• Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities
• Recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance
• Tea & Coffee provided
• Parking available onsite
• Healthcare Cashback scheme and Access 24/7 Doctors Line
• Discounts at over 600 online and high street stores and restaurants
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• The successful candidate will be supported and trained in CPI Intervention

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: Friday, 4th July 2025 at 10:00 am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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