Job Title: Team Leader

Location: Willowbrook Supported Living Service, Coleraine, BT52 1ET

Salary Scale: £29,074 - £31,824 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week

Responsible to: Project Manager

MAIN FUNCTION OF JOB

The Team Leader will help to ensure that a high level of care is maintained within the Supported living service in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, Domiciliary Care Regulations and Minimum Standards to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Willowbrook is a Supported Living service currently offering support and care for 9 individuals with disabilities.

CRITERIA

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

GCSE Maths and English A*-C or equivalent
QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent in qualification) including 3 years’ experience of working in a supported living setting for people with a learning disability.
An understanding of the needs of people with a learning disability and their families
3 years’ experience of working in a supported living service

SKILLS

Essential

The ability to plan, develop and implement programmes of care
The ability to support and promote independent daily living skills
Understanding and awareness of the aims and objectives of supported living services
The ability to support and promote both physical and emotional health for meaningful and purposeful wellbeing
The ability to plan and prioritise work schedules and maintain accurate records
Be a team player and encourage a team ethic
Sound and up to date knowledge of safeguarding and how to response to a safeguarding alert.
Awareness of the challenges faced by people with a learning disability and a positive attitude in helping people to overcome them.
An awareness of cultural needs and how to provide sensitive support.
Experience of ordering, administration and disposal of medication.
Ability to communicate at all levels
A high standard of literacy and numeracy to be able to write reports and other correspondence.
To have a passion and be empathetic and skilled in working with adults with a learning disability.
Ability to problem solve, even when under pressure.
A high standard of IT literacy and the ability to use Microsoft Word; Excel; and PowerPoint.
The ability to drive and have a car available for work is essential. Exceptions could be made for people with a disability.
Willing to learn and participate in further training

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Must be willing to behave in a manner which upholds the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Availability for flexible hours working, as hours will be worked to cover a 24 hour shift pattern and therefore could include evenings, weekends or waking nights. This may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern

In order to apply for this position, you need to complete an application for and monitoring form which are available for download at www.presbyterianireland.org/socialcarejobs or can be requested by emailing personnel@presbyterianireland.org or phoning 02890417255.

Closing date for receipt is 4pm on Tuesday 27^th May 2025. Please note the job may close earlier if there are sufficient applications. We do not accept CVs as a form of application.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

We are an equal opportunities employer

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