Team Leader, Days

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

Job Ref 26-209-TLDS-CROFT-WEB
Job Role Team Leader – Days
Location Croft Day Services, 71 Bloomfield Road Bangor BT20 4UR
Salary £15.14 per hour
Hours 30 hours 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.


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 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:

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. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities
3. Effective communication and experience of IT systems (e.g. digital record keeping)

Apply online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home
Closing Date: Wednesday, 21st October 2026 at 10:00 am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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