Senior Supervisor – Day service
Bray, Co. Wicklow
Job reference - SS_BRAYH_0809
39 hours per week – Permanent Contract
Qualifications required:
Social Care/ Studies or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level ie; 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 Senior 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
* Proven ability to work on own initiative
* Demonstrated leadership skills
* 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
* Experience at a similar level with responsibility for supervising/managing a team
* Proven experience in managing team rota
* Experience of leading/chairing meetings
* Full, manual 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.
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