Salary: €44,515 per annum Contract Type: Specific purpose contract Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: FS_NTMK_1812 Job Location: Ireland Job Area: Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow Closing Date:19th January 2026
39 hours per week – Specific Purpose Contract
We are looking for a resilient and self‑motivated person to fulfil the role of Flexi Supervisor to cover the running of our services in the absence of the Service Managers. This person will work as part of the Management team within Autism Initiatives.
Some main responsibilities of the role include:
* Being responsible for the completion/monitoring of administration tasks to include Rota, Payroll, Manager's checklists, Annual leave and absence, transitions, audits and any action plans in place.
* Support Area Manager/PIC during external/internal monitoring e.g. HIQA/HSE inspections, audits, and peer reviews to ensure high quality standards are maintained.
* Responsible for Health and Safety processes in the services including knowledge of and review of Risk Assessments, Identification of Risk, ensuring Health and Safety processes are followed, accidents reported etc. and any safety measures identified are implemented.
* Take responsibility for the management of the service rota to ensure safe staffing levels.
Skills/Abilities required of a Flexi Supervisor
* At least one year's recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
* Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
* Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
* 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.
* Proven ability to work on own initiative
* Fluent English and excellent communication skills
* Experience at a similar level with responsibility for supervising/managing a team
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
Schedule
The Flexi Supervisor will be expected to work across a number of locations (Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow and Wexford) as the need arises and in agreement with their line manager and will support and maintain the high standards of social care practice within the organisation.
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
* Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
* Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Full Job Specification available on request
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