Team Leader

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

Job Ref 26-130-TL-SBLO-WEB
Job Role Team Leader
Location Ardkeen, 86 Malborough Park North, Belfast BT9 6AS.
Salary £15.14 per hour
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
At South Belfast Living Options we provide support and care to adults over the age of 18 who have brain injury, Physical or Learning Disability, Sensory or Neurological Disability. Service Users are supported over two schemes, Hillmount in Finaghy Road South and Ardkeen which is just off the Lisburn Road. The extent of support and care provided is based on individual assessment of need. Personalised support services available include assistance with daily living activities, personal care, leisure and 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 6.4 weeks in each leave year (inclusive of public and bank holidays).
• 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

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

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)

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

Closing Date: 16TH July 2026 at 10am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

#nijobs