Social Care Leader

Saint Aidan’s Services; Gorey; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Premium pay Sundays

Garda Vetting

Induction training

Annual leave

Pension

Sick leave

Career progression

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

St. Aidan's Services in Ireland is seeking a Social Care Leader (SCL Grade) to join one of our residential services on a full-time basis.

You will lead staff teams, promote rights-based, person-centred supports and contribute to developing a new residential service. The role reports to the Person In Charge, ensures quality, safeguarding and regulatory compliance, and works with individuals, families and external professionals to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Formación

• CORU-approved degree in Social Care (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent
• CORU registration or in progress
• Minimum six months experience with adults with intellectual disabilities
• Leadership/Management qualification desirable
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles
• Eligible to work in Ireland

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day staff leadership and professional practice
• Support person-centred planning and outcome-focused supports
• Ensure rights-based service delivery and safeguarding
• Drive quality, compliance and service improvement
• Maintain documentation and professional accountability
• Collaborate with individuals, families and professionals

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Policy implementation

Rights-based practice

Safeguarding

Positive Behaviour Support

Educación

CORU-registered degree

Descripción del empleo

Location: On site / Mill Lands, Co. Wexford, Y25 C9C5, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker
Salary: Negotiable salary

Our Mission Statement: Embracing Ability, Enriching Lives

Our Vision: Empowered Individuals, Enhanced Supports, Engaged Stakeholders

Our Values: Rights,Respect, Care, Community, Trust

About Us

St. Aidan's Services provides quality assured, safe and person-centred services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The team at St. Aidan's Services uphold a strong belief that both professional and personal values make the difference between a service that is good and one that is excellent. Quality is central to all our operational functions and is embedded throughout the organisation.

Social Care Leader (SCL Grade)

We are seeking applications from energetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team within one of our residential services. Candidates should be committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that promote the rights, dignity, wellbeing and independence of the individuals we support.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of a new residential service, supporting individuals to live meaningful and self-directed lives while contributing to a positive, inclusive and collaborative team environment.

This is a full-time position. Contracts are with the service.

Role Function

The Social Care Leader reports to the Person In Charge (PIC) and supports the delivery of high-quality, person-centred and rights-based services for individuals supported by the service.

The role provides day-to-day leadership and support to staff teams, promotes professional practice, and supports the PIC in ensuring quality, compliance, safeguarding and positive outcomes for individuals. Working in partnership with individuals, families, colleagues and external professionals, the Social Care Leader contributes to the effective operation, continuous improvement and regulatory compliance of the service.

St. Aidan's Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Excellent pay rates with premium pay for Sundays, Public Holidays, and waking night shifts.
• Free Garda Vetting.
• Comprehensive induction training and ongoing in-house professional development.
• Generous days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Sick leave payment
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Employee discounts in St. Aidan's Garden Centre

Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and subject to eligibility/conditions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership and Professional Practice
• Person-Centred Planning and Outcome-Focused Supports
• Rights, Advocacy and Supported Decision-Making
• Staff Leadership, Support and Development
• Health, Wellbeing and Personal Development
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Safeguarding and Protection
• Quality, Compliance and Service Improvement
• Documentation and Professional Accountability
• Communication, Team Working and Collaborative Practice
• Operational Coordination and Service Support
• Professional Development and Reflective Practice
• Health, Safety and Risk Management
• General Responsibilities

Recruitment Process

• Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on the information provided on the application form/CV.
• A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill further vacancies.

St. Aidan's Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a CORU-approved Degree in Social Care (NFQ Level 8) or an equivalent qualification recognised by CORU (validated by QQI where applicable)
• Be registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker, or be in the process of obtaining CORU registration
• Must have a minimum of six months experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities.
• A qualification in Leadership, Supervision or Management is desirable.
• Must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicles.
• Hold valid work authorisation for Ireland.
• Be proficient in both oral and written English language.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in record keeping and report writing.
• Ability to support the implementation of policies, procedures and quality standards.
• Knowledge of person-centred and rights-based practice.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support principles.
• Knowledge of New Directions and contemporary disability service practice.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards applicable to disability services.
• Ability to support, guide and motivate staff.
• Flexible approach to service provision.
• Excellent standard of English, both written and oral.

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