As part of Glencraig residential services, the Group Leader will enable adult residents who have learning disabilities and challenging behaviour, to pursue a valued lifestyle by supporting them with personal care as well as with social, emotional, spiritual, and daily meaningful activity needs. The Group Leader will mentor and supervise the Support Team and will work on a rota basis that includes unsocial hours and weekends. Salary: 7-point incremental scale commencing on £28,683 to £33,217 per annum. Where Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care is attained, salary point 7 is accessible, dependant on length of service within the role. Hours of Work:40 hours per week, fully flexible to include unsocial hours, evenings and weekends. Length of Contract:Permanent Essential Criteria: QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care OR Currently working towards the QCF level 5 in Health & Social Care OR willing to complete the level QCF 5 Health & Social Care QCF within 18 months of taking up the post. OR A diploma / certificate equivalent to National Occupational Standards Level 5 in a Health & Social Care related discipline. OR Enrolled with a completion date within one year of post. Registered or applying for registration with the N. Ireland Social Care Council. Desirable Criteria: Demonstrable evidence of 1 years experience working with people in a care/ support capacity within the last 2 years. Experience in planning or implementing and reviewing individual support packages. Experience of providing direct personal care to individuals Skills: Social Care Learning Disabilities Autism Personal Care Assistance Disability care Care work Benefits: Group Life Assurance Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund