Company description
Sánas provides an alternative respite service for children and young adults. Through our centres we provide a range of relaxing and engaging activities, as well as supporting engagement in local amenities. We are welcoming applications for our centre in Jamestown, Finglas, Dublin 11.
Team Lead – Job description
Sánas provides alternative respite support for children and young adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
We are looking for a motivated candidate who believes in developing people's strengths. As the leader of a team of Direct Support Workers, you will provide your team with guidance and support, and ensure that they deliver on our promise of a strengths-based approach with our service users. Your day-to-day focus will be:
* Coordinating and managing the daily operations of support services, including the provision of formal supervision and management of a team of Direct Support Workers
* To liaise with the service user's family and relevant members of multi-disciplinary teams, community groups and voluntary bodies with the aim of furthering Service User needs
* Encouraging a supportive and collaborative culture among your team
* Ensuring the ongoing focus on service' users strengths and uncovering new ways of developing these
* Understanding and delivering on Sánas' core Vision, Mission and Values
* Assuming management responsibilities in the absence of the Assistant Service Manager/Service Manager.
* Fostering the development of team members to become the next Sánas Team Leaders while we support you on your professional journey
Requirements:
* Third level Qualification in Health Care, Social Care, or Teaching.
* Experience of management and supervising both individuals and teams
* Experience working with children/young adults with intellectual disabilities or autism.
Benefits:
The successful applicant will be offered an attractive remuneration and benefits package.
Job Types: Full-time, Specified-purpose
Pay: Up to €36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person