Overview
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The role supports the Centre Management Team to assist in day-to-day management of the residential Centre. The Team Leader will deliver a high quality, integrated approach that enables young people placed at Orchard Residential Care to achieve positive outcomes. The role promotes a positive culture that is respectful, non-discriminatory and embracing of diversity.
The role includes administrative duties as well as responsibilities pertaining to the progression and practice of the staff team and the implementation of Placement Plan objectives for young people, ensuring they receive the agreed quality and quantity services. The Team Leader is accountable for the Centre functioning in the absence of the Person in Charge or the Deputy Manager and reports to the Deputy Manager or/and the Person In Charge. Where both are absent, accountability lies with the Regional Director of Services.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Work directly with the Centre Manager and deputy manager to create and maintain a warm, accepting and secure environment for the young people; provide frontline care and develop professional relationships with care staff, young people and their families.
* Assist the manager in creating and maintaining a caring, safe, stable and professional environment for both the young people and the staff.
* Oversee the running of the centre in accordance with the National Standards for Residential Centres and relevant legislation.
* Oversee the team’s therapeutic approach alongside the manager and therapeutic team and coordinate appointments.
* Lead with the manager and deputy manager in liaising with professionals regarding care plans, referrals, monitoring and inspection, and future development of the centre.
* Oversee key working and report progress/issues to the manager.
* Ensure centre files are kept to inspection and registration standards and report issues to the manager.
* Liaise with outside professionals at meetings and conferences to actively promote the organisation.
* Act up in the absence of the unit deputy manager/manager for periods exceeding one working week.
* Uphold confidentiality in relation to discussions with managers regarding staff.
* Facilitate open, honest and reflective communication between the staff team and the deputy/manager.
* Be aware of the unit’s purpose, care practices, policies and procedures, health and safety, and assist in overseeing their implementation and revision.
Essential Requirements
* Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU
* 2 years' full-time relevant experience of working at social care grade with children/young persons
* Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
* Full eligibility and availability to work without restriction
Benefits of Working With Orchard Care Group
* Comprehensive induction process
* Extensive training programme
* Ongoing mentoring and support
* Rolling rosters for work-life balance
* Continuous Professional Development support
* Career progression opportunities
* Competitive salary with increments
* Premium rates paid on Sundays and Bank Holidays
* Flexible work schedule to accommodate staff and service users
* 4 working weeks of annual leave
* Refer a friend initiative
* Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
* Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Individual and Family Services
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