As part of Glencraig residential services, the Group Leader will enable adult residents who have learning disabilities and challenging behaviour to pursue a valued lifestyle by supporting them with personal care as well as with social, emotional, spiritual, and daily meaningful activity needs.
The Group Leader will mentor and supervise the Support Team and will work on a rota basis that includes unsocial hours and weekends.
Salary: 7-point incremental scale commencing on £28,683 to £33,217 per annum. Where Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care is attained, salary point 7 is accessible, dependent on length of service within the role.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, fully flexible to include unsocial hours, evenings, and weekends.
Length of Contract: Permanent
Essential Criteria:
1. QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care
2. Currently working towards the QCF level 5 in Health & Social Care
3. Willing to complete the QCF Level 5 Health & Social Care within 18 months of taking up the post.
4. A diploma/certificate equivalent to National Occupational Standards Level 5 in a Health & Social Care related discipline.
5. Enrolled with a completion date within one year of post.
6. Registered or applying for registration with the N. Ireland Social Care Council.
Desirable Criteria:
* Demonstrable evidence of 1 years’ experience working with people in a care/support capacity within the last 2 years.
* Experience in planning or implementing and reviewing individual support packages.
Experience of providing direct personal care to individuals.
Skills:
Social Care, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Personal Care Assistance, Disability Care, Care Work
Benefits:
Group Life Assurance, Paid Holidays, Parking, Pension Fund
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