Job description
Team Leader - Adult Day Services
đź“Ť Holywood | 40 hours/week | Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm
đź’· Starting salary: ÂŁ29,577 per annum (Scale with progression available)
Are you an experienced, compassionate professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and complex needs?
An award-winning, person-centred adult services provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Team Leader to join their Adult Day Services team. This community-based organization operates within a therapeutic rural environment and is committed to holistic care, inclusion, lifelong learning, and development of individual potential.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide high-quality care to adults with complex needs
2. Coordinate meaningful group and individual activities
3. Assess and review service user needs and support plans
4. Mentor, supervise, and develop staff performance
5. Liaise with families, carers, and professionals
6. Maintain compliance with safeguarding, RQIA, and internal standards
7. Ensure health & safety and uphold therapeutic values
8. Support administrative processes including record-keeping and petty cash management
Essential Criteria
9. QCF Level 3/4 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care or related field (Education, Youth Work, etc.)
10. Minimum 1 year's paid experience in a care/support role in the past 2 years
11. Experience in personal care and supporting individuals with learning disabilities and behaviours of concern
12. Supervisory, coaching, or mentoring experience
13. Strong communication, organisation, and motivation skills
14. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (unless a disability exemption applies)
15. Willingness to register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
Benefits
16. 28 days annual leave (pro rata) + 12 statutory holidays
17. Paid breaks
18. Occupational sick pay (qualifying period applies)
19. Company pension scheme
20. Access to Benenden Health Care (optional)
21. Ongoing professional development and training
22. Free on-site parking
23. Life Assurance (2x salary)
24. Strong public transport links
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