The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member: Team Leader - Karuna Job Ref: 25-157-TL-K-WEB Job Role: Team Leader Salary: £14.18 per hour Location: The Karuna Home 3-5 Minorca Dr, Carrickfergus BT38 8WP Contract: Permanent Hours: 28 hours per (Day/Night shifts including, weekends and Bank Holidays) We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus totalling up to £250 T's & C's Apply The Service The Karuna Home provides residential care for up to ten adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated conditions aged 18 or over. Karuna aims to provide high standard accommodation and care for our residents in a purpose built accommodation. Karuna is located in Carrickfergus town centre close to local amenities. The Role As Team Leader, you will form an important part of the management team and will support the Registered Manager to meet the Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and the DHSS&PS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum Standards. You will support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs. With support from the Registered Manager, you will ensure and inspire the delivery of quality care and support every day. Team leaders will also support with the management budgets and resources. As Team Leader, you will mentor/supervise the Support Team and will provide direct care and support for Service Users. Benefits: Annual Leave 6.4 weeks pro-rata (including statutory-days). Annual incremental pay increases on agreed-salary-scale. Auto-enrolment pension-scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution. Occupational-Sick-Pay that increases with service, up to 6 months full pay and 6-months half pay after 5 years'. Free car parking as well as tea and coffee. Paid annual NISCC registration fees (Cost reimbursed by Cedar). Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support. Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme. Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers. Cycle to work scheme Essential Criteria: 1. Professional qualification for example: - Professional Social Work qualification and be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC's register - A first level registered nurse on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council -A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC OR -A relevant Degree i.e. Psychology, Social Care AND be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC's register. OR - A level-3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent AND be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC's register 2. Two years previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care. 3. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities. 4. Effective Communication and High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office packages. Closing Date: Monday, 9th June 2025 at 10:00 am CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship. #nijobs To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.