Team Leader; Nights

Team Leader (Days or Nights)

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Location:

Twisel Lodge, 19A Church Ave, Holywood, BT18 9BJ

Salary: £14.18 per hour

Hours:

Full‑Time – 36 hrs 45 mins per week (3 × 12 hrs 15 mins)

Flexibility:
You will be required to work within a rota system, covering evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the residents and statutory regulations.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of others and caring for people who have a learning disability and associated complex needs, we would love to meet you.

Twisel Lodge in Holywood Co. Down is a residential home registered with RQIA to provide services for 8 adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs. We also operate a respite facility to give main carers a chance for a break.

As part of the Living Options Services, the Team Leader is part of the management team and supports the Registered Manager to meet the Residential Care Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 and DHSSPS Residential Care Homes Minimum Standards, August 2011.

• Annual Leave 6.4 weeks pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 7.4 weeks after 5 years of service and 7.8 weeks after 10 years of service.
• Annual incremental pay increases on the 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, tea and coffee.
• Paid annual NISCC registration fees (cost reimbursed by Cedar).
• Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to staff development through training and learning opportunities.
• Enhanced rate of pay for working on statutory days.
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 doctors support.
• Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme.
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.

Please note – The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship.

• A minimum of RQF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a 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.
• A working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• Effective communication and experience of IT systems (e.g., digital record keeping).

Closing Date: 16th January 2026 at 10am.

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

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