Team Leader/PIC – Ashford, Co. Wicklow
Salary: from €24.98 per hour
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours: Part-Time
Job Reference Number: TL_CDFT_0904
Job Location: Ireland
Job Area: Ashford, Co. Wicklow
Closing Date: 23rd April 2025
Team Leader/PIC – Respite service
19 hours per week – Fixed term contract
Since first opening our doors in 2005, 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.
Skills/Abilities required of a Team Leader/PIC:
Three years Management experience with responsibility for a team of employees.
Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
Proven ability to work on own initiative
Ability to work alone in coordinating and managing developing services
Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
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
Fluent English and excellent communication skills
Full, drivers licence (manual) 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
Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.
Benefits Include:
Access to Education Support Scheme
Company pension with company contribution
Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
Paid Maternity leave
Paid Paternity leave
10.7 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
Full Job Specification available on request
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