Team Leader (Specific Purpose) – Day service
15 hours per week
Bray, Co. Wicklow
Job reference - TL_BRAY_0806
Essential criteria for the position of Team Leader
A full Degree in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level i.e.; Social Work, Psychology is essential
Two years Management experience with responsibility for a team of employees
Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
Full, clean Irish driving licence (manual) essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
Permission to work in Ireland essential
Benefits
Access to Education Support Scheme
Company pension with company contribution
Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
Paid Maternity leave
Paid Paternity leave
8.5 days annual leave
Premium rates for evening and weekend work
Bike to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
Fantastic development and career progression opportunities, including a detailed induction before joining our services
Health insurance
Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
Life insurance
Flexible Schedules
Professional Development + Growth
Sabbatical Leave
Public Transport Assistance
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
Staff Discounts
Team Bonding Events
Opportunities for Advancement
Work/Life Balance
Pension Scheme
Learning and Development opportunities
Cycle to Work Scheme
E-Learning and Development opportunities
Qualifications required
A full Degree in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level 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
Two 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
Full, clean Irish driving licence (manual) essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
Who the people we support would like support from
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
Full Job Specification available on request.
Autism A Chara is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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