Senior Supervisor

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Bray; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension

Sick Pay

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening and weekend premium rates

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off

Job summary

Autism A Chara is seeking a Senior Supervisor for the Day Service in Bray. The role requires a Social Care/Studies degree or equivalent, and a minimum of one year supporting people with complex needs. You will supervise staff, chair meetings, manage rosters, and drive service vehicles as needed.

The position involves shifts on a rota basis, with opportunities to develop practice and lead in a supportive team environment in County Wicklow.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Social Care; Irish level 8 equivalent or recognised qualification.
• Experience as Social Care Worker with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals according to each person’s PCP and care plan.
• Lead, supervise and manage a team rota.
• Lead and chair team meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Provide day-to-day supervision in a day service setting.
• Drive service vehicles with a valid full driving licence.

Job description

Senior Supervisor – Day service

Job reference - SS_BRAYHS_0408

39 hours per week – Permanent Contract

Qualifications required

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 Senior Supervisor

• At least one year’s recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
• 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
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• 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
• Experience at a similar level with responsibility for supervising/managing a team
• Proven experience in managing team rota
• Experience of leading/chairing meetings
• Full, manual drivers licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
• Permission to work in Ireland essential

Who the people we support would like support from

• 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.

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Care plans
• 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!
• Paid breaks
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

Full Job Specification available on request

Autism A Chara does not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies, any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be deleted and not considered.