Description
Our Mission Statement: Embracing Ability, Enriching Lives
Our Vision: Empowered Individuals, Enhanced Supports, Engaged Stakeholders
Our Values: Rights, Respect, Care, Community, Trust
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 while also encouraging the maintenance and development of relationships with family and friends. Working hours will be variable including day shifts, evening shifts, and weekends.
Benefits:
* 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:
* Support the Residential Manager/Person In Charge with all aspects of the effective running of the residential/designated centre
* Submit weekly, monthly & quarterly reports to the Residential Manager
* Complete and maintain the roster 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, including attending training and achieving certification
* Experience in Safeguarding Policies & Procedures
* Manage finances & oversee the adults' finances
* Ability to manage, motivate, and supervise staff
* Co-operate fully with the introduction and implementation of performance management
* Facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for individuals
* Promote and protect the rights of individuals with respect to their dignity, choices, and privacy
* Managerial approach in leading, directing, and motivating staff
* Knowledge & experience of HIQA regulations, standards & inspections
* Experience dealing with behaviours that challenge
* Excellent organisation and communication skills
* Experience in creative problem-solving techniques
* Enthusiasm, energy, and creativity
* Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
* Flexibility to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day work period
* Ability to drive the company vehicle
Qualifications & Experience:
* Degree in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI) or current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ireland: RNID, RPN, RGN
* Minimum of 1 year's post-qualification experience in the area of Intellectual Disabilities working with Adults
* Certificate in Management desirable
* Full clean driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles
* Valid work authorisation for Ireland
* Proficient in both oral and written English
Skills & Attributes:
* Strong interpersonal, communication & organisational skills
* Proficient in record keeping & report writing
* 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
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