Team Leader/PIC – Respite service
7 hours per week – Fixed term contract
Job reference: TL_WLFT_0606
Essential criteria for the position of Team Leader/PIC:
* A full Degree in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level i.e.; Social Work, Psychology is essential
* Three years Management experience with responsibility for a team of employees
* Available to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
* Full, manual drivers licence essential
* Permission to work in Ireland essential
Benefits Include
* Access to Education Support Scheme
* Company pension with company contribution
* Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
* Paid Maternity leave
* Paid Paternity leave
* 4 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, including a paid detailed induction before joining our services
Qualifications required for a Team Leader/PIC:
* 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/PIC:
* Three 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, manual drivers licence essential
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for a Team Leader/PIC 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
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