Team Leader

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Role Team Leader
Location Croft Communities Residential Services, Bangor, BT20 4UR
Salary £14.18 per hour
Hours 36 hours per week

The Role 
Croft Communities Residential Services in Bangor Co. Down, is made up of a residential home, registered with RQIA to provide services for 9 adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs, as well as a 7 bedded Respite Unit through which adults with learning disabilities can come and stay with us for a break. This service provides an opportunity for the main carers to get a break from caring duties and enables them to refresh and to be able to continue their caring role.

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.

They 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 role requires participation in the delivery of person-centred care, including personal care and promotion of a team approach at all times with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user.

They will also support with the management of budgets and resources effectively.

They will mentor and supervise the team of care assistants.

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 & 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 24/7Doctors support.
• Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme.
• Special offers at over 600 high street/online retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

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

Essential Criteria

Professional qualification ie:
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.

Two years previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care.

Working knowledge of learning disabilities and associated needs.

Effective Communication and IT skills.

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

Closing: 8th January 2026 @10am

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