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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.

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

• 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, of which 6 months of working with behaviours which challenge.
• Or: A minimum of GCSE English & Maths or equivalent and at least 3 years’ experience in a regulated care or support environment, of which 6 months of working with behaviours which challenge.
• Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• Effective communication and experience of IT systems (e.g. digital record keeping).