Relief Team Leader | Windermere

Praxis Care; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance €101.60 per night

Job summary

Praxis Care is seeking a Relief Team Leader for Windermere to oversee a team delivering person-centred support, ensuring safety, dignity, and independence for individuals in the service. The role involves coordinating plans, liaising with families and multidisciplinary partners, and managing records and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in health and social care, QQI Level 5 in Health Care, and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a health and social care setting.
• QQI Level 5 in Health Care or equivalent.
• Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Right to Work in the Republic of Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement the safe transition of new individuals into the service and community as needed.
• Liaise with families and multidisciplinary teams, community groups, and voluntary bodies to promote needs.
• Plan, develop, and implement individual and group programmes of support to enhance independence.
• Coordinate ongoing assessment and regularly review with suitable assessment models.
• Support physical, emotional, and personal needs with respect, privacy and dignity.
• Ensure medication is stored, held, and administered per policy and law.
• Provide leadership and management to Support Workers, monitor time/attendance, and participate in disciplinary procedures.
• Engage in learning and development and identify personal development opportunities.
• Maintain records and produce reports per policy and statutory requirements.
• Support manager with regulatory compliance.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Report writing

Assessment

Computer skills

Risk assessment

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational

Time management

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Relief Team Leader | Windermere

Job Summary:

The Team Leader is an integral part of the support team, responsible for meeting the practical, physical, and emotional needs of the individuals we support within the service.

Through a key worker system, they will design individual support programmes and coordinate the delivery of these packages by a group of Support Workers and themselves.

About the role

Key Accountabilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement the safe transition of new individuals into the service and community where necessary.

• Liaise with the families of the people we support and relevant members of multi-disciplinary teams, community groups, and voluntary bodies to promote their needs.

• Plan, develop, and implement individual and group programmes of support to enhance and maximize the capabilities and independence of the people we support in the service.

• Coordinate ongoing assessment and review regularly through the completion of suitable assessment models.

• Support the physical, emotional, and personal needs of the people we support, ensuring that work is individual-focused and upholds the principles of respect, privacy, dignity, fulfilment, independence, and choice.

• Ensure that medication is held, stored, and administered according to Praxis Care’s Medication Policy and current statutory and legislative procedures.

• Provide effective leadership, supervision, and management to Support Workers, including monitoring time and attendance and participating in any capability, disciplinary, and grievance procedures.

• Participate in learning and development as necessary within the organization while identifying and addressing personal development opportunities for themselves and Support Workers.

• Ensure that adequate records are created and maintained, and necessary reports are produced in line with organizational policy and statutory requirements.

• Support the manager with regulatory compliance concerning all regulating bodies.

Requirements of the Role

• Participate in the company appraisal and staff review process.

• Adhere to and model the company values, behaviours, and competencies at all times.

• Engage in formal and informal supervision as required.

• Carry out all duties in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations, and policies.

• Take on additional duties of the role and other required duties as necessary.

• Work the necessary hours to fit the needs of the service.

• Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of €101.60 per night applies

The above-mentioned duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or locations associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Education, Experience & Training Qualifications

Essential:

• 2 years’ experience in a health and social care setting and a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care or equivalent.

Desirable:

• Experience in mental health or learning disability services.

Skills & Competencies

• Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle (If a disability precludes an individual from holding a driver’s licence, it should be stated how they can meet the mobility requirement of the post).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Report writing skills.

• Assessment and evaluation skills.

• Computer skills.

• Risk assessment skills.

• Leadership skills.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Organizational skills.

• Time management skills.

Attributes

• Team player.

• Understanding of diversity.

• Availability to work flexibly.

About the company

Praxis Care is a leading provider of specialist care and support services for individuals with complex needs, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. The organisation is committed to delivering personalised, compassionate care that promotes independence and improves the quality of life for the individuals they serve. With innovative programs and a dedicated team, Praxis Care focuses on creating positive outcomes, empowering people to lead fulfilling lives while actively supporting communities across the UK, Ireland and Isle of Man.

Required Criteria

• Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
• 2 years’ experience in a health and social care setting and a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care or equivalent.
• Right to Work in the Republic of Ireland

Desired Criteria

• Experience in leadership or management roles within health and social care.

Skills you’ll need

• Supervision
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs