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Description
Our Mission Statement: Embracing Ability, Enriching Lives
Our Vision: Empowered Individuals, Enhanced Supports, Engaged Stakeholders
Job Details: We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead to join our residential Services. You will be involved in enabling the people we support to live full meaningful lives within their community. Supporting people to develop valued social roles and helping them to achieve their good life. Working hours will be variable including day shifts, evening shifts, and weekends.
Benefits: St. Aidan's Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Excellent pay rates
* Free Garda Vetting
* Comprehensive induction training and ongoing in-house professional development
* Generous annual leave allowance (pro-rata)
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Sick leave payment
* Opportunities for career progression
* Employee discounts in St. Aidan's Garden Centre
Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and subject to eligibility/conditions.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
* To support the Residential Manager/Person In Charge with all aspects of the effective running of the residential/designated centre.
* As House Lead, submit weekly, monthly & quarterly reports to the Residential Manager.
* Complete and maintain the roster and premiums and all administrative records as required for approval by the Residential Manager, allocate staff leave.
* Co-ordinate compliance practices in the home, including checks and audits.
* Support HIQA notification requirements.
* Carry out the role of Safeguarding Designated Officer DO - To attend DO training, to achieve DO certification, to be a member of the DO team, providing DO support to the organisation.
* Have experience in Safeguarding Policies & Procedures.
* Manage finances & oversee the adults' finances.
* Have the ability to manage, motivate, and supervise staff.
* To co-operate fully with the introduction and implementation of performance management.
* To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for the individuals appropriate to their wishes.
* To promote and protect the rights of the individuals in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices, and their privacy.
* Have a managerial approach in leading, directing, and motivating staff.
* Have knowledge & experience of HIQA regulations, standards & inspections.
* Experience of dealing with behaviours that challenge.
* Excellent organisation and communication skills.
* Experience of creative problem-solving techniques.
* Enthusiasm, energy, and creativity.
* Have the ability to deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner.
* Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day work period.
* To drive the company vehicle.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Hold a Degree in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI) qualification or hold current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ireland: RNID, RPN, RGN is required.
* Must have a minimum of 1 year's post-qualification experience in the area of Intellectual Disabilities working with Adults.
* Certificate in Management desirable.
* Must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicles.
* Hold valid work authorisation for Ireland.
* Be proficient in both oral and written English language.
Skills & Attributes:
* Strong interpersonal, communication & organisational skills.
* Proficient in record keeping & report writing.
* Have the ability to ensure the implementation of policies and procedures.
* Flexible approach to service provision.
* Excellent standard of English both written & oral.
* Computer literate.
Recruitment Process: Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on the information provided on the application form/CV. A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill further vacancies.
St. Aidan's Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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