Team Leader (Days or Nights)

Team Leader (Days or Nights)

Job summary

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

Job Ref : 26-155-TL-TL-WEB
Job Role: Team Leader (Days or Nights)
Location: Twisel Lodge, 19A Church Ave, Holywood                   
Salary: £15.14 per hour
Hours:  Full-Time - 36 hrs and 45 mins per week - Part Time  24 hrs and 30 mins per week

Flexibility is required to work within the rota system in order to meet the needs of the residents, the service and statutory regulation and availability to work evenings and weekends as required.

The Service

Twisel Lodge in Holywood Co. Down, is a residential home, registered with RQIA to provide services for 8 adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs. For most of our residents Twisel Lodge is their home however as part of the eight-person service, we also provide a ‘respite’ facility through which adults with learning disabilities can come and stay with us for a break. This service provides an opportunity for the main carers to get a break from caring duties and enables them to refresh and to be able to continue their caring role.

The Role

The team leader will support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs.  They will support the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care. The role requires participation in the delivery of person-centred care, including personal care and promotion of a team approach at all times with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user.

Benefits

• Annual Leave 6.4 weeks  in each leave year (inclusive of public and bank holidays).
• Annual incremental pay increases on an agreed salary scale
• Auto enrolment Pension through Standard Life. Employer contribution 4%, employee 5%
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme that increases with length of service
• Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities
• Recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance
• Tea & Coffee provided
• Parking available onsite
• Healthcare Cashback scheme and Access 24/7 Doctors Line
• Discounts at over 600 online and high street stores and restaurants
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Please note – At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship

Essential Criteria

1. 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. 
2. A Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities
3. Effective communication and experience of IT systems (eg. digital record keeping)

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Closing Date: 28th August 2026 at 10am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER