Team Leader Learning Disabilities - Lisburn, United Kingdom - Corela Recruitment

Corela Recruitment

Verified Company

Lisburn, United Kingdom

2 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Corela Recruitment are delighted to have partnered with one of Northern Ireland's leading charities to help with the recruitment of a Team leader for their Lisburn location

Purpose of the role:

The Team Leader will be a part of the Management team and will support the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager to meet the Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and the DHSSPS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum Standards.
The Team leader will support the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs.
They will support the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care and support.
Team leaders will also support with the management budgets and resources.

Salary and benefits:

Pay rate of £12.34/hour, with extra time paid at £14.12/hour

- £1000 welcome bonus

Starting on 32 days leave (pro rata) in each leave year (inclusive of public and statutory holidays)
The company offer an enhanced autoenrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
Investor in People Platinum with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities
Staff recognition reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance
Cycle to work scheme
Access 24/7 Doctors Line
Cashback health scheme

Some of the responsibilities of the role include:

Ensure staff provide support that follows individuals' care plans and daily support plans.
Ensure that all service users are supported as individuals; they will be competent in their practice and ensure that their knowledge is current, and evidence based.
Provide support, direction and supervision to the team members and act as a role model at all times. They will take the lead on ensuring all Support staff are competent and report any concerns to line manager.
Lead the shift, ensuring staff give support that follows individuals' care and personal support plans.
Ensure good team working.
Motivate, support and mentor the staff when needed.
Effectively report on any deficits within rotas that could impact negatively on service user support
Support people through their process of transition.

Experience and qualifications required:

RQF 3 (Health Social Care) or equivalent
Numerate and literate to keep records, handle client's finances, maintain records and write reports.
Can demonstrate previous experience of supporting people with learning disabilities.
Two years' previous experience in providing support/care.
Experience of working in partnership with service users, families, health care professionals, carers, advocates and other agencies.
Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in the UK and have access to a suitable vehicle.

Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence: