TEAM LEADER RESIDENTIAL/RESPITE

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals Team Leader Permanent Contract, 39 hours Location: Lifford Supported Accommodation Lifford, Co Donegal Job Purpose : The Team Leader will assist the Residential Services Manager in the delivery of a quality client focused residential service. They will have a role in the management and planning of the exiting service, supporting clients with varied disabilities in a person-centred respite service. Implementing and ensuring HIQA regulations and RehabCare standards while overseeing the delivery of a quality, customer focused service. Minimum Education & Experience required: A third level graduate, Health & Social Care Ability to develop and maintain support /care plans and provide required support and care to clients on an individual person-centered basis, in line with the client’s requests and wishes in a respectful and dignified manner to ensure that clients are leading their service of care. Candidates should have an understanding, knowledge, and experience of working with clients who have varied disabilities. Should be able to maintain a high standard of care in line with RehabCare’s policy and procedures, while ensuring that HIQA standards and regulations are maintained within the residential service. Experience of management and supervising both individuals and teams Job Duties & Responsibilities To manage the day-to-day delivery of a truly person centered service for all clients Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, logistical and IT skills To manage and provide support to staff team within the service maintaining staff rotas, training, leadership, supervision, support/care plans and communication across various staff shifts. To document information and complete paperwork as deemed necessary for delivery of service to the clients To liaise with families, and other personnel as directed by the Service Manager. Additional requirements Hold a full, clean driving license. Be flexible in terms of working hours and days. Staff benefits: Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity leave. Paid paternity leave. 27 days annual leave Bike to work scheme. Tax saver travel scheme Income protection Health and Wellbeing programme Financial support for studying and study leave. *Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance* Closing Date: Please submit your application to this post by 19/04/2024