Social Care Worker Team Leader – Permanent Contract – Full Time
“Do you have the vision & passion to be a key driver and champion of supporting people to live determined lives”
Our Client provides residential and day services for adults with Intellectual Disabilities in a community-based setting with supports.
We are looking for candidates to be a key driver and champion of supporting people to live self-determined lives and to be a central communicator with all stakeholders including families, multi-disciplinary teams, psychologist, senior management, community, employers and others. The PIC will lead the house on a day-to-day basis and in consultation with their line manager when key decisions are being made. He/she should be flexible in their approach to service provision and have the ability to work as a team member. He/she will be required to take an active part in ensuring that day-to-day operations of the Services reflect the ethos and vision of Aurora and the needs of the people supported are being met through professional work practices.
Candidates must have
- 3rd Level Qualification in Social Care Level 7 or
- 3rd Level Qualification in Applied Social Care Studies Level 7 or
- Nursing Qualification – in Intellectual Disability, Psychiatric, General, or Children’s or
- Meet the criteria of an Unqualified Social Care Worker and also have relevant similar experience in a role of this level
- A suitable Management Qualification essential
- Full clean Irish driving licence and use of own vehicle is essential
- Registered with CORU (If applicable)
Experience
- Essential 1+ years demonstrable management experience Experience of working in a management role in health care or other care area relevant to the role
- Experience of managing and working collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders, as relevant to this role
- Experience in supervising and leading others Experience working and supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities
- Experience of working with persons with behaviours that challenge
- Relevant experience in providing care in a community setting
- Excellent experience of report writing
Benefits of working with us:
Competitive salary linked to HSE Social Care Leader (depending on skills & experience) €41,260 - €56,717
- Training Opportunities
- Pension Plan
- Fortnightly pay
- Paid leave schemes
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work-life balance
*Due to the high volume of applications, only those who meet the above criteria will be contacted
We look forward to hearing from you!
FRSHCA
