TerraGlen is committed to partnering with young people, their families, and others to provide a specialist, person-centred, and outcome-focused service for individuals with disabilities.
All staff employed by TerraGlen are expected to:
* Work within the context of TerraGlen's Vision, Mission Statement, and Philosophy.
* Pursue professional development in line with TerraGlen's proficiency model.
* Recognize each individual’s uniqueness and work collaboratively to enhance their strengths and quality of life.
* Adhere to TerraGlen's Code of Practice, maintain confidentiality, uphold a high standard of professionalism.
Responsibilities
* Educate themselves about each service user's disability and its impact.
* Report, record, and carry out assessments.
* Support the daily running of the service and ensure the delivery of a person-centred approach.
* Plan and execute staff training and development through goal setting and supervision.
* Lead the team in the absence of management.
* Chair meetings, set agendas, and follow up on actions.
* Support staff in managing their workload, engaging in supervision, and participating in meetings.
* Work shift patterns, including weekends and nights, as required.
* Participate in the on-call management rota.
* Build and maintain professional relationships with MDT, families, and other personnel.
* Ensure confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
* Maintain high service quality and readiness for HIQA inspections.
* Follow regulations set by HIQA and New Directions.
* Keep administration tasks up to date and conduct audits.
* Ensure key workers' files are maintained to a high standard.
* Create and review service user plans and goals.
* Promote independence and community integration for service users.
* Oversee staff motivation and support in engaging service users in activities.
* Conduct health and safety checks and report appropriately.
* Participate in service user planning meetings and follow up on actions.
* Support service users in daily life and decision-making.
* Report concerns regarding welfare, safety, and health.
* Record accurately according to standards and policies.
* Support positive behaviour management strategies tailored to each individual.
* Participate in audits and quality improvement activities.
* Complete required reports and adhere to financial procedures and budgets.
* Develop professional relationships and support team effectiveness.
* Encourage community participation, volunteering, and employment/education opportunities for service users.
* Attend mandatory and developmental training programs.
* Utilize initiative, organize, and prioritize workload effectively.
* Engage in supervision and appraisal, using reflective practice.
* Take ownership of professional development.
* Support feedback mechanisms to improve service quality.
* Perform any other duties within the scope of the Social Care Leader role.
Qualifications
* Minimum Level 7 in Applied Social Care or relevant qualification.
* Full driver's license with two years' experience.
* Currently undertaking or holding a CORU-recognized Social Care Qualification.
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