Team Leader - Days

Job summary

Job Ref: 26-209-TLDS-CROFT-WEB
Job Role: Team Leader Days
Location: Croft Communities Residential Services 71 Bloomfield Road Bangor BT20 4UR
Salary: £15.14 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hrs per week

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

Croft Communities Residential & Respite Services provide residential support to adults with learning disabilities.

Croft Lodge is a seven-bed wheelchair friendly respite unit which provides adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to come and enjoy a break with us. This service provides 24 hour tailored care and allows main carers to avail of a break to recharge.

Purpose of the Job

Croft Communities Day Services provides Day Care and Day Opportunities for individuals with learning disability based in Bangor, Co Down. Day Care is registered with RQIA to provide 6 Daycare places per day Mon-Fri within the facility.

As part of the caring team, you will help create and maintain a caring and safe environment where the personal care and social needs of the residents are fulfilled. The Team Leader will support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs. They will support the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care.

The Team Leader is responsible for developing programmes of activities, providing a range of activities to meet the assessed personal needs of individuals who attend Day Services. The Team Leader is responsible for delegating responsibilities to support staff to ensure these programmes are met. Team leaders will also support with the management of budgets and resources effectively.

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 agreed salary scale.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay that increases with length of service.
• Free car parking as well as tea and coffee.
• Paid annual NISCC registration fees (Cost reimbursed by Cedar).
• Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support.
• Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme.
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Essential Criteria

1. A minimum of RQF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a health & social care or related discipline AND at least 2 years' experience in a social care setting providing support/care.
OR
A minimum of GCSE English & Maths (A - C) or equivalent AND at least 3 years' experience in a regulated care or support environment.
2. A Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities
3. Effective communication and experience of IT systems (eg. digital record keeping)

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Closing Date: Wednesday 21 Oct :00

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