Team Leader/PIC – Respite Service
Naas, Co. Kildare
Job reference: TL_PINES_0610
Qualifications required:
* A full Degree in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rdLevel Qualification at degree level i.e.; Social Work, Psychology is essential, (or relevant qualification received outside the state recognised by NARIC equivalent to Irish level 8).
Skills/Abilities required of a Team Leader/PIC
* Three years Management experience with responsibility for a team of employees.
* Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
* Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
* Proven ability to work on own initiative
* Ability to work alone in coordinating and managing developing services.
* Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP's
* Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
* Delivers support according to the person's PCP and care plan
* Fluent English and excellent communication skills
* Permission to work in Ireland essential
* Full, drivers licence essential
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for people who can:
* Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
* Adapt their communication style to suit my needs.
* Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind.
* Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
* Support me to engage in my community
* Help me learn new skills
* Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Schedule
Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.
Benefits Include
* Access to Education Support Scheme
* Company pension with company contribution
* Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
* Paid Maternity leave
* Paid Paternity leave
* 22 days annual leave
* Premium rates for evening and weekend work
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Your Birthday off, to treat yourself
* Paid breaks
* Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
* Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Full Job Specification available on request