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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

• Ensure that NIHE "Supporting People" contractual requirements and standards are met and maintained.
• Support the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care and support.
• Support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs.
• Mentor and supervise the Support Team.
• Support with the management budgets and resources.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A minimum of RQF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a health & social care or related discipline and at least 2 years’ experience in a social care setting providing support/care
• Or a minimum of GCSE English & Maths (A - C) or equivalent and at least 3 years’ experience in a regulated care or support environment.
• Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
• Effective communication and experience of IT systems (e.g. digital record keeping).