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Job description

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 Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and the DHSS&PS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum Standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs.
• Support with the management budgets and resources. Mentor and supervise the Support Team.
• Support the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care and support.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Professional Social Work qualification and be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC’s register.
• 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.
• A first level registered nurse on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• 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.
• Two years previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care.
• Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
• Effective Communication and High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office packages.

Further Information

Location: The Karuna Home 3-5 Minorca Drive.