Night Team Leader

Location: Belfast
Hours: 24 hours per week - 2 × 12-hour night shifts (rota-based, 7-day cover)
Contract: Permanent
Pay Rate: £15.37 per hour

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is recruiting for a Night Awake Team Leader to join a well-established intensive supported living service in Belfast, providing person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

The Service

The service operates on a 24-hour basis and supports individuals living in their own homes within purpose-built accommodation. Support is delivered using a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework, promoting independence, dignity, and inclusion.

The Role

The Night Awake Team Leader is part of the on-site management structure and supports the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in maintaining high standards of care and compliance during night-time hours.

You will lead night staff on shift, ensure care plans and risk assessments are followed, complete night-time checks, and provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to the support team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise night staff, acting as a role model at all times
• Ensure person-centred care plans, risk assessments, and support plans are followed
• Maintain accurate digital and written records in line with data protection requirements
• Carry out night security and safety checks
• Advocate for service users, promoting dignity, choice, and wellbeing
• Support, mentor, and develop staff on shift
• Report incidents, concerns, and maintenance issues appropriately
• Work collaboratively with families, care managers, and other professionals

Essential Criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• RQF Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in Health & Social Care or a related discipline, plus at least 2 years' experience in a social care setting (including 6 months supporting behaviours that challenge)
  OR
• GCSE English and Maths (A*-C or equivalent), plus at least 3 years' experience in a regulated care or support environment (including 6 months supporting behaviours that challenge)

In addition, applicants must have:

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities
• Good communication skills and confidence using IT/digital care systems

Desirable Criteria

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Adults' Management)
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating care provision

Compliance Requirements

• NISCC registration is required, or willingness to register within 6 months of commencing employment and maintain registration throughout employment
• Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Access NI check
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and public holidays on a rota basis
• Ability to meet occupational health and training requirements relevant to the role

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please contact Caitlin at Staffline to express interest.