Team Leader (Senior Supervisor/instructor Grade)

Corlann; Waterford; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates (€41,431 - €55,"

Full Training provided

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Career Progression

Sick Pay Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Corlann is hiring a Permanent Full-time Team Leader (Senior Supervisor/Instructor Grade) for Nova Services in Waterford. The role involves leading a Day Service team, delivering person-centred supports, and promoting independent living skills and community integration for people with intellectual disability.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant third-level qualification in training/education/social care, 3+ years post-qualification experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant third level qualification in training, education or social care.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience with up-to-date knowledge in services for people with intellectual disability.
• Management qualification is essential; relevant management experience desirable.
• High support and challenging behaviour experience essential; ability to manage and support staff.
• Experience with New Directions and EASI framework would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to listen and respond to service users' needs.
• Ability to be innovative, creative, and work on one’s own initiative.
• Hold a full clean current manual driving licence.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism would be advantageous.
• Experience working as part of a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Day Service team in Nova Services, Waterford.
• Proactively lead and motivate the team to deliver supports.
• Facilitate choices and deliver activities under the New Direction Model.
• Ensure day-to-day operations reflect Corlann's ethos and vision.
• Work to meet the needs of people who use services and ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Autism experience

Innovative thinker

Driving licence

Education

Third level qualification in training/education/social care

Job description

Team Leader (Senior Supervisor/instructor Grade)

• Waterford, Ireland
• Full time, Permanent

Who We Are

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t Show more

Skills and attributes

• day services

Description

We are hiring a Permanent Full time Team Leader (Senior Supervisor/lnstructor Grade), Nova Services, Waterford

Corlann are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible.

The Role of a Team Leader:

The person appointed will be responsible for leading a Day Service team in Nova Services. The person appointed should have the ability to proactively lead the team and inspire and motivate the ongoing development of effective teamwork. The team will facilitate the choices of and deliver supports to people who use services incorporating activities such as independent living skills, community integration, personal development, occupational and leisure activities within the context of the New Direction Model of Service Delivery.

The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of Corlann South East and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the people who use services therein.

Qualifications and Experience

The appointee must:

a) Have a relevant third level qualification in training, education or social care.

b) Have at least 3 years post qualification/registration experience gained with an up-to-date knowledge of current thinking and practice in services for people with intellectual disability

c) An appropriate management qualification is essential and relevant management experience is desirable

d) High support and challenging behaviour experience essential

e) Experience of New Directions and developing and implementing the EASI tool framework would be an advantage

f) Have excellent communication skills

g) Have the ability to listen and respond to the needs of people who use the services

h) Have the ability to be innovative and creative and work on one’s own initiative

j) Possess a full clean current manual driving licence.

k) Experience supporting individuals with autism would be an advantage.

l) Experience of working as a member of a team is essential.

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Some of our benefits:

• Competitive Rates of Pay (€41,431 - €55,805 pro-rata) HSE Pay Scales
• Full Training provided
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Career Progression
• Sick Pay Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programs

Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Corlann is an Equal Opportunity Employer