Job Title: Team Coordinator / Person-In-Charge (Supported Living Services)
Reports To: Director Supported Living Services
Roles Reporting: Team Leaders and in some cases Support Staff
Key Relationships & Interactions
Internal: All staff and service users
External: Families, employers, training bodies, local community members, clinical support services, HSE, HIQA
Terms & Conditions
* Salary - To be confirmed
* On call as per rostered system
Job Overview
WALK supported living services are delivered across a number of geographical locations in Dublin and are comprised of a number of models of support. The Team Co-ordinator is responsible for the leadership, management, and co-ordination of a small number of those mixed models of support. It is a key role within the leadership structure of the organisation and in ensuring person-centred approaches are inherent in the thinking and practice of staff.
This post is one of six Team Co-ordinator roles in supported living services who report directly to the Director of Supported Living Services. Team Coordinators are key drivers and champions in the organisations efforts to ensure people supported have the best possible life.
Included in the areas of responsibility for this role are:
* An ability to identify and align stakeholders with the values and vision of the organisation
* Ensuring that team leaders and teams under their direction are effective and efficient in delivering supports as identified through person-centred service design
* Direct management and co-ordination of effective service delivery
* Management of processes related to supporting individuals and families
* Plan and review all staffing requirements on a regular basis
* Ensure effective and efficient service delivery through team planning and the monitoring of Key Performance Indicators
* Ensure all relevant organisational policies, processes, procedures, and quality assurances are implemented and adhered to
Essential Criteria – to be assessed by CV
* A relevant third level qualification in social care or related field
* A minimum of three years’ experience leading teams in the social care sector
* Demonstrated ability to support people with complex needs in community settings.
Desirable Criteria - to be assessed by CV
* Management Qualification
* Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities
* Experience working with person centred quality systems such as POMS, CQL, PQASSO.
Competencies – to be assessed at interview
* Human Rights Based Person Centred Approach
* Low Arousal Philosophy & Practice
* Effective Communication & Working Relationships
This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined from time to time.
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