Job Role: Team leader – Nights

Location: 1 Johnston Way, Lisburn, BT28 2AQ

Salary: £14.89 per-hour

Hours: 36-hours per- week - 3 night per week

Johnston way, located in North Lisburn, is a Registered Domiciliary Care Agency and Positive Behaviour Support Service (PBS) which consists of 2 dwellings, each for four people. The service offers a person-centred approach for service-users who have Learning Disabilities and associated needs. The Service operates under the (PBS) Framework and provides care and support on a 24-hour basis.

As Team Leader, you will form an important part of the management team and will support the Registered Manager to meet the Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (NI) 2007 and the DHSS&PS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum-Standards. You will support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk-assessments to meet individual needs. With support from the Registered Manager, you will ensure and inspire the delivery of quality care and support everyday. Team leaders will also support with the management budgets and resources. As Team Leader, you will mentor and supervise the Support Team and will provide direct care and support for Service-Users.

Requirements

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 disabilities
   

4.       Experience of behaviours which challenge and associated risks
   

5.       Effective communication and use of IT skills
   

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
• The successful candidate will be supported and trained in CPI Intervention