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Job description

Team Leader - Nights. Twisel Lodge in Holywood Co. Down, is a residential home, registered with RQIA to provide services for 8 adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs. For most of our residents Twisel Lodge is their home however as part of the eight person service, we also provide a respite facility through which adults with learning disabilities can come and stay with us for a break. This service provides an opportunity for the main carers to get a break from caring duties and enables them to refresh and to be able to continue their caring role. .

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• GCSE Maths and English A to C or equivalent
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is equivalent
• Two years previous experience in a social care setting providing support and care
• Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities
• High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office package

Further Information

Location: Twisel Lodge, 19A Church Ave, Holywood, BT18 9BJ. Hours: 24.30 hours per week night shifts are typically 2 times 12hrs 15 minutes 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. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of others and caring for people who have a learning disability and associated complex needs we would love to meet you!

Application Information

Apply Online: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 at 10.00am