Social Care – Senior Supervisor – Day Services

Cpl Healthcare; Tallaght; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension contribution

Sick pay and healthcare plan access

Paid maternity and paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Your birthday off each year

Paid breaks

Pharmacy discount scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare is seeking a Senior Supervisor for the Tallaght Day Service in Ireland. The role provides leadership to staff, oversees supervision, rota management and service planning to ensure high-quality, person-centred supports for autistic individuals.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Social Care or related field, at least one year of relevant experience, and a full driving licence. Starting salary is €43,283 per annum with company benefits and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Social Care, Social Studies, Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Qualifications obtained outside Ireland must be recognised as equivalent to an Irish Level 8 qualification.
• Minimum of one year’s recent experience as a Social Care Worker supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Experience supervising or managing a team, including managing staff rotas.
• Experience leading and chairing meetings.
• Strong understanding of legislation and regulations relevant to the social care sector.
• Knowledge of the needs and rights of autistic people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong leadership qualities.
• Full manual driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles.
• Valid working rights for Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to staff while ensuring delivery of high-quality supports.
• Lead staff supervision, rota management and service planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice standards.
• Support individuals to understand their rights and make their own choices.
• Help develop new skills and independence for autistic people.

Job description

Location: Tallaght Day Service

Hours: 39 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Starting from €43,283 per annum

About the Role

As Senior Supervisor, you will provide leadership and guidance to the staff team while ensuring the delivery of high-quality supports that promote independence, choice, inclusion and personal development. You will play a key role in staff supervision, rota management, service planning and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred services and making a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic people.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Social Care, Social Studies, Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Qualifications obtained outside Ireland must be recognised as equivalent to an Irish Level 8 qualification.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Minimum of one year’s recent experience as a Social Care Worker supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Experience supervising or managing a team, including managing staff rotas.
• Experience leading and chairing meetings.
• Strong understanding of legislation and regulations relevant to the social care sector.
• Knowledge of the needs and rights of autistic people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong leadership qualities.
• Full manual driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles.
• Valid working rights for Ireland.

The Person We’re Looking For

The people we support want someone who will:

• Take the time to get to know them and understand what matters to them.
• Adapt their communication style to meet individual needs.
• Be patient, kind, engaging and fun.
• Support daily living activities, including personal care where required.
• Encourage participation in community life.
• Help develop new skills and independence.
• Support individuals to understand their rights and make their own choices.

What’s on Offer

• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Education Support Scheme.
• Company pension contribution.
• Sick pay and healthcare plan access.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• 22 days annual leave.
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Your birthday off each year.
• Paid breaks.
• Pharmacy discount scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.