Overview
Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking a Day Services Team Lead. This is a full-time post. The successful candidate will need strong leadership skills and experience, with a sound understanding of the guidance set forward in the New Directions guidance from the HSE.
Key Responsibilities
The Day Services Team Lead will take leadership and responsibility for programme offerings in line with day attendees' goals and preferences, with revision on a quarterly basis communicated to all day attendees and staff through an individual timetable.
Lead on building effective partnerships as a central element of support to each person (family, friends, community groups, etc.) and as a core resource to the model of service (e.g., ETB, Area Sports Partnerships, SICAP, Teagasc, Arts Council, Rural Transport / TFI).
Work within main legislative and policy frameworks, including New Directions, Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse National Policy & Procedure, Assisted Decision-making Act, etc.
Ensure that the needs, requirements, and choices and preferences of day attendees are facilitated through the effective use of available resources.
Maintain positive working relationships with families and other providers.
Monitor the health and wellbeing of each day attendee and report ongoing changes internally and externally.
Ensure that day attendees have a voice through self-advocacy, support groups, etc.
Support day attendees to participate in activities of their interest in the wider local community and create opportunities to try new experiences.
Maintain and govern daily activities to fulfil health and safety requirements, infection prevention and control, and engage with the National Health, Safety & Risk Coordinator on day-to-day documentation, concerns and incidents.
Coordinate and communicate with the Person in Charge/National Day Services Lead on a weekly basis to ensure day-to-day operations, programmes and incidents are documented and communicated.
Facilitate a minimum of two programmes weekly for day service attendees.
Provide key worker support to at least three-day attendees to aid goal progression in line with New Directions.
Attend to daily administrative tasks required for the smooth operation of the day service.
Provide daily oversight of staff activities and responsibilities and address HR issues and concerns in coordination with the Person in Charge/National Day Services Lead.
Raise all facility and maintenance concerns to the Person in Charge/National Day Services Lead as needed.
Perform other related duties to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the community and activities.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
A minimum of a Level 7 on the QQI Framework – BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent relevant qualification in Health or Social Care.
At minimum, 3 years' experience in programme facilitation of services in a day service or residential setting.
Good working knowledge of the New Directions frameworks and person-centred planning process.
Experience of regulated services for people with disabilities and ability to apply knowledge of best practice.
The capacity to deliver in an effective and resourceful manner within a model of person-centred provision.
Ability to create, develop and implement individual and day services plans.
Ability to facilitate changing needs and improve service delivery. A commitment to delivering a quality person-centred service.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
Pay scales
Career progression opportunities
Work/life balance
Paid annual leave
Refer a friend scheme
Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
Death in Service Benefit
Paid mandatory training
Paid travel expenses
Details of the Role
Salary Scale: €40,061 to €49,973 Per annum (based on a 40 hour week)
Location: Doonshean Dingle Co.Kerry V92YA46
Contract: Permanent - Fulltime 40 hours per week
Closing date: 15th December 2025 5PM
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by 17th December for interviews being held on 18th December 2025
Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checking.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer
Location: Dingle, Ireland
Camphill Communities of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
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