Team Leader/PIC in County Kildare | Autism Initiatives Ireland Jobs

OASIS Group; Place; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A specialist autism services provider is seeking a Team Leader to manage services for individuals with autism. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Care and three years management experience. Responsibilities include coordinating support services and ensuring individual needs are met. This role offers benefits such as a company pension, health insurance, and development opportunities.

Prestations

Access to Education Support Scheme

Company pension with contribution

Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

22 days annual leave

Premium rates for evening and weekend work

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off

Discount scheme

Career progression opportunities

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Care/Studies or relevant qualification.
• Three years of management experience.
• Proven ability to work individual plans.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and manage services for individuals with autism.
• Support and assist individuals with daily activities.
• Develop and implement support plans.

Connaissances

Management experience

Knowledge of legislation and regulations

Understanding of individuals with autism

Fluent English communication

Ability to work on own initiative

Formation

Degree in Social Care/Studies or relevant qualification

Description du poste

Since first opening our doors in 2007, 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. Working alongside our colleagues in the UK (established in 1972) our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families.

Description

Job reference: TL_PINES_0610

Qualifications required:

• A full Degree in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level i.e.; Social Work, Psychology is essential (or relevant qualification received outside the state recognised by NARIC equivalent to Irish level 8).

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 PCPs
• 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
• Permission to work in Ireland 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

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 22 days annual leave
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
• Health insurance
• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Full Job Specification available on request

Interview Step

• Shortlist
• Call
• Interview
• Offer

Autism Initiatives Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer