Team Leader (Residential Services)

Cedar Foundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned care organization in the UK is seeking a Team Leader to oversee and enhance the delivery of care for adults with learning disabilities. This role focuses on mentoring a team of care assistants, developing individual care plans, and ensuring a supportive environment for both residents and staff. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in social care and possess relevant qualifications. Benefits include extensive annual leave and an employee assistance program.

Benefits

6.4 weeks annual leave, increasing with service

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Occupational Sick Pay

Free car parking

Paid annual NISCC registration fees

Access to 24/7 doctors support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a social care setting providing support/care.
• Working knowledge of learning disabilities and associated needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager to develop personalised care plans.
• Mentor and supervise a team of care assistants.
• Ensure delivery of quality person-centred care.

Skills

Effective communication

IT skills

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Education

RQF Level 3 qualification in health & social care or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

Ref 25-372-TL-CROFT-WEB

Role: Team Leader

Location: Croft Communities Residential Services, Bangor, BT20 4UR

Salary: £14.18 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week

The Role

Croft Communities Residential Services in Bangor Co. Down, is made up of a residential home, registered with RQIA to provide services for 9 adults who have learning disabilities and associated complex needs, as well as a 7‑beded respite unit. This service provides an opportunity for the main carers to get a break from caring duties and to refresh and continue their caring role.

As part of the caring team, you will help create and maintain a caring and safe environment where the personal care and social needs of the residents are fulfilled.

• Support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs.
• Support the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care.
• Participate 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.
• Support the management of budgets and resources effectively.
• Mentor and supervise the team of care assistants.

Benefits

• Annual Leave 6.4 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 7.4 weeks after 5 years' service and 7.8 weeks after 10 years' service.
• 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' service.
• Free car parking & 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 high‑street/online retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Please note

At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship.

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of RQF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in 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.
• Two years previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care.
• Working knowledge of learning disabilities and associated needs.
• Effective communication and IT skills.

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Closing: 6th January 2026 @10am

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