We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years.
Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.
About Us
We provide a range of services and support for people with disabilities and their families.
Job Purpose
The Team Leader will assist the Residential Services Manager in the delivery of a quality client focused respite service.
They will have a role in the management and planning of the exiting service, supporting clients with physical and sensory disabilities in a person centred respite service.
Implementing and ensuring HIQA regulations and RehabCare standards while overseeing the delivery of a quality, customer focused service.
What We're Looking For
A third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent.
* Experience of working with individuals with disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder
* Experience in the provision of community and service based programmes and activities to promote independence and meet the needs, choices and abilities of clients.
* Experience of facilitation, implementation and review of Support/Care Plans
* Experience of managing and maintaining a focus on Health, Safety, Hygiene and good housekeeping guidelines in a service setting and ensuring best practice.
* Experience of management and supervising both individuals and teams
Your Responsibilities
* To manage the day to day delivery of a truly person centred service for all clients.
* To liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams and other personnel to ensure the best quality of service with the clients as directed by community services manager
* To document information and complete paperwork as deemed necessary for delivery of service to the clients
What We Offer
A company pension scheme, paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave, educational leave, 27 days annual leave, bike to work scheme, tax saver travel scheme, income protection, unpaid leave, health and wellbeing programme, company credit union scheme, employee discount scheme, digital doctor, financial support for studying and study leave, long service reward scheme, sick leave, and employee assistance programme (EAP).
We welcome all backgrounds and abilities. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.