Senior Supervisor

OASIS Group; Bray; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension with company contrib.

Health care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Discount scheme

Job summary

Autism A Chara in Bray seeks a Senior Supervisor to lead care teams supporting adults with autism across residential, respite, and day services. The role requires guiding staff, managing rotas, and chairing meetings with emphasis on person-centered planning.

Applicants should have a degree in Social Work, Psychology, or similar, with at least one year of relevant supervisory experience, and a full driving license. This is a full-time permanent post with rota shifts.

Qualifications

• Social care experience with complex needs.
• Knowledge of current social care legislation and regulations.
• Experience supervising a team and managing rotas.
• Ability to chair meetings and lead teams with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with autism across residential, respite, day services.
• Lead and supervise staff, manage rosters and meetings.
• Deliver care per individual care plans and PCP.
• Communicate effectively with service users and families.

Skills

Social care

Team supervision

Regulations knowledge

Autism awareness

Leadership

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Degree in Social Work/ Psychology or related field

Job description

We initially opened our doors in 2005 as part of a strategic partnership with Autism Initiatives UK. Recently we have decided to make the significant change to operate as a solely run, Irish charity independent of the UK. Although this partnership has come to an end, we are delighted with what we have achieved so far and we are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.We will continue to provide specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Com

Job reference - SS_BRAYHS_1009

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:

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.

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!
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
• Health insurance
• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
• Life insurance
• Flexible Schedules
• Professional Development + Growth
• Sabbatical Leave
• Public Transport Assistance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Staff Discounts
• Team Bonding Events
• Opportunities for Advancement
• An extra day off on your Birthday
• Work/Life Balance
• Pension Scheme
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• E-Learning and Development opportunities

Full Job Specification available on request

Autism A Chara is an Equal Opportunity Employer