The Team Lead role is pivotal to empowering residents to live enriched and meaningful lives. Our mission is to provide a strengths-based service that focuses on residents' core interests and encourages their development of new skills. The successful candidate will be part of a strong team of existing Social Care Workers and Direct Support Workers and overseen by a supportive management team.
Our residential house in Navan, Co. Meath, offers a range of home comforts and on-site amenities, enabling local engagement with community initiatives and organizations. As Care Coordinator Lead, you will provide care and support through a person-centred approach which promotes the residents' development and growth, social inclusion and activity in their local community.
You will also provide residents with guidance, support, training and activities to help them achieve their goals. In addition, you will coordinate the shift while on duty and supervise other staff under your direction. If required, you will deputise for the Person in Charge (PIC) and assume appropriate management responsibilities.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* A Level 7 qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies or equivalent
* Experience working in a residential, respite or day service setting with people with an intellectual disability
* A kind and compassionate personality
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Fluent English
* Eligibility to work in Ireland