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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/Deputy Manager to meet the Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and the DHSS&PS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum Standards. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that NIHE "Supporting People" contractual requirements and standards are met and maintained.
• 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. Mentor and supervise the Support Team.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Professional qualification for example: Professional Social Work qualification and registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC’s register. A first level registered nurse on appropriate part of 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.
• Two years’ previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• Experience of behaviours which challenge and associated risks. Effective communication and use of IT skills.

Further Information

Location: The Mews.