Flexi Supervisor - Leinster
39 hours per week – Specific Purpose Contract
Salary starting from €44,515 per annum and dependent on experience
Since first opening our doors in ****, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.
Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.
Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.
In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.
Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.
Whether it's helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.
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.
Qualifications required:
· Social Care/ Studies or Relevant 3rdLevel 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)
· Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker
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
· Full, 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
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
Paid breaks
Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
Fantastic development and career progression opportunities