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On behalf of our client, Hive Healthcare are seeking an experienced Team Leader to provide residential support to adults with learning disabilities in a respite care service in Bangor, Co Down. The Service is registered with RQIA and provides 24-hour care to 57 service users with learning disability in a seven bedded respite facility.
As a Team Leader you will play a crucial role in enhancing the daily lives of the residents and supporting the Management Team. If you have 6 months senior or team leader experience within the last 3 years, a commitment to quality, and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others, please apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Ideal candidate must be flexible and able to work unsociable hours, public holidays and waking nights.
Key Duties
-Delegating care tasks as per service user requirements and ensuring that these are carried out to the acceptable standards.
-Ensure staff provide support that follows service user’s care plans.
-Managing staff team to ensure the health safety and wellbeing of service users, staff and others.
-Demonstrate a caring attitude always for both service users and colleagues.
-Lead the shift and support staff to follow service users care plans.
-Ensure a well led service and promote positive team working at all times.
-Support service users through their process of transition and take on key working responsibilities.
- Assist service users with personal care and support tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating, and using the toilet whilst maximising their independence.
-Be fully involved with statutory multidisciplinary teams and assist with assessment and review of service users’ needs.
-Ensure daily records of care provided are maintained.
Essential Criteria
- Maths and English GCSE
-Level 3 Health and Social Care
-2 years’ experience of providing care / support.
-Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities.
-Demonstratable understanding and knowledge on behaviours that challenge.
-Right to work in the UK
-NISCC Registration
- Driving licence and access to a car for work purposed
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.09 per hour
Expected hours: 24.5 – 36.75 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Care home: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• driving licence and access to a car (required)
• Level 3 in Health and Social Care? (required)

Work Location: In person