Team Leader

Overview Location: Mallusk, Newtownabbey Shifts Available: Full-time (3 Shifts per week - 13 hour shift pattern) Salary: £30,744.48 - £33,441.72* Make a Difference in Learning Disability & Trauma Support. Join Our Team at Mallusk Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex needs? Mallusk is a 24 hour Supported Livings scheme, currently housing 5 residents (male and female) with complex needs associated with learning disabilities. We provide specialist, person-centred support to assist the people we care for to build confidence, develop independence, and thrive in a supportive environment. What Makes Mallusk Special? Mallusk is a dynamic, fast-paced service that supports individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and trauma backgrounds. Every day brings opportunities to make a real difference, whether it's helping a service user gain confidence shopping independently, attend a concert for the first time, or build friendships within the service. Here, staff work together to encourage independence and self-growth through engaging activities, structured routines, and trauma-informed care. Some of the key activities and initiatives that make our service unique include: Supporting those we care for in building friendships and social networks.Recreational & therapeutic activities - book club, fitness classes, cycling. We are currently undertaking planning the build of an allotment and sensory area.Social & leisure activities - hot chocolate nights, movie nights, discos, and cinema tripsHelping individuals build life skills, from managing money to personal care What Does the Role Involve? As a Day Shift Team Leader, you will: Provide specialist support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and trauma backgroundsUse the Positive Behaviour Support model to assess and respond to non-verbal communication and mood changesAssist the people we care for with daily living, personal care, and medication managementEncourage the people we care for to participate in activities and social outingsDrive the scheme vehicle to facilitate appointments and community participationWork collaboratively with a team of 11 per shift, including Support Staff, Deputy Managers, and the Area Manager Who We're Looking For We are looking for individuals who are: Person-centred, compassionate, and adaptableAble to work in a fast-changing environmentBubbly and engaging, with a real passion for supporting othersResilient and dedicated to learning and developing in the field of care Why Join Us? The small wins make your day, whether it's helping a service user gain independence or seeing them smile after achieving a personal goal Career progression and personal development opportunitiesA supportive, knowledgeable team that values learning and collaborationA rewarding environment where every day is different, and your work makes a real impact Ready to Apply? Click Apply Now to start your journey with us If you'd like to chat about the role before applying, feel free to Holly Winch for an informal conversation. Please note if successful at interview, the applicant will have to complete an enhanced disclosure check. Following the interviews a waiting list will be created for similar posts for a nine month period. * (This is inclusive of a Challenging Behaviour Allowance of 25p per hour). Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. Our Organisation Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential. We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination with a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities. Our Benefits Enhanced Annual LeaveCycle to Work SchemeShopping DiscountsEmployee Wellbeing InitiativesDeath in Service BenefitOccupational Sick Pay To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register. #J-18808-Ljbffr