Person Support Team Leader

Team Leader - Full-Time Post Please Note: applications outside the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland will not be processed. St. Margarets Network is recruiting a Team Leaderto work closely with the people we support and their teams (circle of support) in their own homes. The Team Leader will lead and support the delivery of flexible, responsive, rights-based services with a focus on Supported Self-Directed Living (SSDL) to meet each individuals changing choices and needs. St. Margarets is a rights-based service, working in partnership with adults with disabilities and their families/significant people in their lives, in line with each individuals will, preference and choice. We support each individual to live a meaningful life of their choosing in their own home, at the heart of family, friends and their community. We are also currently supporting people to move from the residential service at Ballyfermot to their own home. Our work is inspired by our vision of equal citizenship and driven by our mission of supporting choice, rights, control and engagement, and is delivered through our core values of partnership, rights, inclusion and accountability. See our company profile through the link above. The Role: The Team Leader reports to the Assistant Person Support Manager and leads the teams supporting individuals to exercise their rights, will and preference in their own home, at the heart of family, friends and their community. The Team Leader has a high level of interaction with each individual ensuring that their voice and choice is central and that their supports are flexible and responsive. The Team Leader will lead, mentor and support the Person Support Team to develop a relationship and work with each individual to support them to live a meaningful life. The ideal candidate: The ideal candidate will have experience working in rights-based services with the ability to lead a team, building positive professional relationships and circles of support that will flexibly support each individuals rights, choice, will and preference. Qualifications: Hold a Level 7 Degree or equivalent in Health, Social Care or Applied Social Studies, or relevant field Experience, Knowledge & Skills 2 years' experience working in a similar capacity; The ability to actively sustain engagement with a person, building and maintaining relationships that support individuals to live meaningful lives. Ability to build trust, lead and motivate a team; A flexible, positive and solution-focused approach. High level of interpersonal and communication skills A high capacity for working autonomously and well-developed organisation and time management skills. Experience working in a HIQA regulated environment. High level of proficiency in spoken and written English High levels of IT literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Full drivers license (B) Desirable Knowledge of Social Role Valorisation (SRV) Experience of Supported Self-Directed Living (SSDL) The Benefits Package includes: Flexible contracts and working hours Intensive Induction and Mentoring Programme Educational Scholarship Programme Ongoing Learning and Development Irish Sign Language Qualification Job Diversity and Experience Career Development Contributory Pension Scheme Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Employee Assistance Programme Bike to Work Scheme Life Insurance - Death in Service To Apply:Upload a CV and cover letter including a valid email address and telephone number. Suitable applicants will have a pre-screening telephone interview. NOTE: All successful candidates applications are subject to Garda Vetting, International Police Clearance (if applicable), Pre-Employment Medical and Professional References. St. Margarets is an equal opportunities employer Skills: Remote support Microsoft Operating Systems on call Benefits: Group Life Assurance