The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:
Job Ref: 26-131-TLSL-CROFT-WEBJob Role: Team LeaderSalary: £15.14 per hourLocation Croft Communities, 71 Bloomfield Rd Bangor, BT20 4URContract: PermanentHours: 30 hours per week
(Flexibility is required to work within the rota system in order to meet the needs of the residents & Service)
The Service:Croft Communities provide Supported Living support to adults with learning disabilities. Currently we provide quality housing, care and support for 28 people to live as independently as possible within their local community. This includes support to achieve basic living activities, work / day placements where appropriate, social interaction with the community and maintain good family connections etc.
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.
Team Leaders must be available to work 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 agreed salary scale.
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
- Occupational Sick Pay that increases with service, up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years’.
- 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:
- 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. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities 3. Effective communication and experience of IT systems (eg. digital record keeping)
Closing Date: Friday, 10th July 2026 at 10am
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