Mental Health Social Care Worker (Team Lead - Permanent)

Direct Medics Ltd.; Strabane; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment company in Northern Ireland is seeking a dedicated Social Care Team Leader to join their team in Strabane. This permanent, full-time role involves providing person-centred support, promoting independence, and maintaining a safe environment for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. Candidates should have a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification and at least 2 years of experience in social care settings. The role offers comprehensive training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training

Flexible working patterns

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in residential/social care settings.
• Registered Social Care Worker with NISCC or pending registration.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Accurately maintain care records and reports.

Skills

Person-centred support

Treatment of individuals with dignity

Team leadership

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

About Direct Medics

This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.

Job Description

We are working in partnership with Trinity Support & Care Services, an innovative organisation providing quality assured, safe, and person‑centred residential care and outreach support services to adults and children with intellectual disabilities. We are seeking compassionate and motivated Social Care Team Leaders to join their dedicated teams based in the Sion Mills/Strabane area. You will play a vital role in supporting people to live meaningful, independent lives, ensuring their dignity, rights, and individuality are respected at all times. This is a permanent contract, full‑time hours (days, nights, sleepovers) Monday‑Sunday on shift rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person‑centred, day‑to‑day support tailored to individual needs
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, privacy and human rights
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities respectfully
• Create and maintain a safe, clean and supportive environment
• Encourage social inclusion and community participation
• Support individuals to achieve personal goals and positive outcomes
• Work in a least‑restrictive, enabling way using positive behaviour support approaches
• Provide clear information to support informed decision‑making
• Accurately maintain care records, risk assessments and reports
• Administer medication safely and in line with policies and procedures
• Follow safeguarding, infection control and food hygiene standards
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to the organisation

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification or equivalent
• Registered Social Care Worker with NISCC (or pending registration)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential/social care settings
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health needs
• Experience of leading a team of staff in a social care environment, preferably residential care
• Competent in Microsoft Office and basic IT systems
• Full driving licence valid in the UK
• Legal right to work in the UK

Desirable Requirements

• Experience as a Key Worker or in a leadership role
• Experience supporting adults with complex needs or behaviours of concern
• Knowledge of RQIA Minimum Standards
• Training in Safety Intervention (formerly MAPA) or similar

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities to make a genuine impact on people’s lives every day

To Apply

Submit your CV via the APPLY button or give us a call on 02895313172