Team Leaders must be available to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis...
The Service
Croft Communities Residential & Respite Services provide residential support to adults with learning disabilities.
Mayne House is a residential service in Bangor, Co Down. Mayne House is registered with RQIA to provide residential care to 9 service users with learning disability. The service provides 24 hour tailored care.
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.
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 Residential Care Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 and DHSSPS Residential Care Homes Minimum Standards, August 2011. They will: 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.
The Team Leader will 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 based on 6.4 weeks (inclusive of public and statutory holidays), based on accrual, paid in arrears per quarter.
Statutory Sick Pay, if applicable.
Auto enrolment into pension scheme, if applicable.
Investor in People Platinum organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through
training and learning opportunities.
Free parking and tea & coffee available
Essential Criteria
1. Professional qualification for example: 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.
2. Two years' previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care.
3. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
4. High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office package.