Team Leader

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Bray; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education support

Company pension

Sick pay

Health insurance

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Annual leave 8.5 days

Evening/weekend rates

Bike to work

Employee assistance

Your birthday off

Paid breaks

Cara Pharmacy discount

Career progression

Job summary

Autism A Chara in Bray, Co. Wicklow is seeking a Team Leader (Specific Purpose) for the Day service, 15 hours per week.

This role involves leading a small team, coordinating shifts, and supporting people with autism in a community setting. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Social Care/Studies or a relevant 3rd level qualification, have two years of management experience, and a full, clean Irish driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Care/Studies or relevant 3rd level qualification (Social Work, Psychology) essential
• Two years management experience with responsibility for a team
• Proven knowledge of implementing and developing PCPs/care plans
• Fluent English and excellent communication
• Full, clean Irish driving licence (manual) essential for driving service vehicles

Skills

Management experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Autism awareness

Fluent English

Driving licence

Own initiative

Care plans development

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Social Care/Studies or related

Job description

Team Leader (Specific Purpose) – Day service

15 hours per week

Bray, Co. Wicklow

Job reference - TL_BRAY_0309

Essential criteria for the position of Team Leader:

• A full Degree in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level i.e.; Social Work, Psychology is essential
• Two years Management experience with responsibility for a team of employees
• Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
• Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
• Full, clean Irish driving licence (manual) essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
• Permission to work in Ireland essential

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 8.5 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, including a detailed induction before joining our services

Qualifications required:

• A full Degree in 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 Team Leader

• Two years Management experience with responsibility for a team of employees.
• 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
• Ability to work alone in coordinating and managing developing services.
• Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
• 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
• Full, clean Irish driving licence (manual) essential with requirement to drive service vehicles

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

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.