Job Title:Disability Support Specialist Location:County Kildare Salary:€20 per hour Purpose of the Post The primaryobjectiveof this post is to work as part of a team to support and empower residents to be as independent as possible and to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. The Disability Support Specialist acts as a professional role model, bridging the gap between frontline care and management by providing advanced person-centred support, staff supervision, and clinicalassistanceunder the direction of the Person In-Charge. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional Leadership & Clinical Support RoleModelling: Role model a workplace culture that supports the mission, vision, and values of theTalbotGroup. Clinical Standards:Assistin the implementation of clinical policies and evidence-based guidelines to ensure the highest professional standards of care. Environment Maintenance: Contribute to the promotion and maintenance of a welcoming, caring, and therapeutic environment. MDT Coordination: Coordinate and prioritize resident appointments in liaison with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). Quality Improvement:Participatein initiatives aimed at improving resident satisfaction and service delivery. Staff Management & Development Supervision: Provide support and supportive supervision to other frontline staff whereappropriate. Communication: Ensure staff are fully informed on all matters affecting the day-to-day running of the service through clear communication lines. Staff Induction: Educate and support assigned staff, including the induction of new team members andassistingmanagement with performance appraisals. Conflict Resolution:Participatein matters concerning discipline, grievances, untoward incidents, and complaints whenrequired. Person-Centred Planning & Care Key-Working: Deliver duties such as key-working, medication management, and other day-to-day care-giving responsibilities. Resident Participation: Actively promote the participation of residents in the planning and development of the centre/residence. Goal Achievement: Work in partnership with MDT staff and families to support residents in achieving personal goals guided by their care plans. Reporting: Reportimmediatelyto the Person In-Charge any incident of concern involving staff or residentsin accordance withpolicy. Health, Safety, and Finance Compliance: Ensure servicescomply withthe Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and Talbot Group policies. Risk Management: Ensure all accidents and incidents are recorded and that staff are aware of their responsibilities during emergencies. Financial Management: Support residents in managing personal monies,maintainingaccuraterecords of allexpenditureand documenting all transactions. Records:Maintaincomprehensive, secure, and confidential records, including daily reports, family contact sheets, and care plans. Person Specification Education:Must hold a Diploma or qualification atQQI Level 6 or abovein a related healthcare field(e.g., Advanced Health & Social Studies, Social Care Studies, Special Needs Assistant, Pre-Nursing,Child Care,or Advanced Certificate in Social Care). Experience:Minimum of 2 years experience as a Direct Support Workeror a related role.Knowledge of principles and techniquesutilizedin cognitive rehabilitation. Legal Status:Due to legal restrictions, just be a holder of an Irish/EU/EEA Passport. Licensing:Full Driving Licence is essential. Competencies:Advanced communication skills, ability to react effectively to changing circumstances, and a strong \"bias for action\" in problem-solving. Skills: communication social care healthcare