Team Leader-Galway City (78068 N2504C) Galway, Republic of Ireland
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY – Team Leader
Highly Reputable Section 29 Organization in GALWAY CITY
We are seeking a Team Leader to join our dedicated team, make a difference for the people we support to live their best life.
Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential.
Overview of Role
• To work closely with both the Service Manager and/or Area Manager with regard to both planning and implementing the effective delivery of services.
• Support Services Manager with the management of the annual budget, including staffing and all aspects of expenditure within the centre and be responsible for operating within approved budgets.
• Act as PIC in the absence of Service Manager as required
Purpose of Role
The purpose of the role is to support the Service Manager with the management of the designated service to ensure quality services are delivered in accordance with Ability West’s Strategic Plan, NQS and Ability West’s Quality Management System, policies, procedures and guidelines, Safety Statement etc., providing a home from home for the people we support.
Key Duties
• In conjunction with the Service Manager, be responsible for the overall management of the centre.
• Ensure that the people we support’s health, wellbeing, recreational and other needs are adequately met.
• Ensure the service is fully compliant with legislative requirements and National Quality Standards.
• Establish and maintain relationships with people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promotes their independence.
• Manage and monitor the annual budget, including staffing and all aspects of expenditure within the centre and be responsible for operating within approved budgets in conjunction with the Service Manager.
• Use of person first language in verbal and written communication.
• Help create and add to an atmosphere in which people we support are encouraged to develop individual styles, independence, skills and make personal choices.
• Manage the development and implementation of person-centred plans that reflect the individual aspirations and needs of each of the people we support.
• Liaise with staff in other centres and the appropriate professional support staff and ensure that parents and other visitors to the group home are attended to with tact and consideration.
• Foster the participation of people we support in activities within their community and to develop an awareness of, and contact with, the centre among members of the local community.
• Maintain and submit records as may be required by the Area Manager in conjunction with the Service Manager.
• Complete Core HR on a weekly basis, log incidents on QMIS in a timely manner, review emails and correspondence and submit all reports on activities in your centre as required by management.
• Undertake driving duties if qualified, and meet relevant organisation criteria as per the Organization
• Co-ordination of administration, supervising and recording of prescribed medication in line with medication policies and procedures including regularly auditing function both internal and peer based.
• Prepare and implement rosters and manage in line with approved budgets, people we support’s needs, skill mix and keep these under review with team and Area Manager as required in conjunction with the Service Manager.
• Be responsible for the management and supervision of permanent and relief staff of all grades, ensuring professional and work practices consistently meets the required standard and that development and training needs of your staff are identified and pursued, and that staff are rostered to attend scheduled training as required in conjunction with the Service Manager.
Essential Criteria
• A professional degree in Social Care or Nursing or allied health profession is required.
• Previous experience working with people with an intellectual disability or a similar field.
• Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Motivated, energetic and enthusiastic personality.
• An ability to advocate on behalf of people we support.
Please send your CV to neill.carthy@headhuntinternational.com
For an informal discussion please contact Christy 087 947 3404
Highly Reputable Section 29 Organization in GALWAY CITY
We are seeking a Team Leader to join our dedicated team, make a difference for the people we support to live their best life.
Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential.
Overview of Role
• To work closely with both the Service Manager and/or Area Manager with regard to both planning and implementing the effective delivery of services.
• Support Services Manager with the management of the annual budget, including staffing and all aspects of expenditure within the centre and be responsible for operating within approved budgets.
• Act as PIC in the absence of Service Manager as required
Purpose of Role
The purpose of the role is to support the Service Manager with the management of the designated service to ensure quality services are delivered in accordance with Ability West’s Strategic Plan, NQS and Ability West’s Quality Management System, policies, procedures and guidelines, Safety Statement etc., providing a home from home for the people we support.
Key Duties
• In conjunction with the Service Manager, be responsible for the overall management of the centre.
• Ensure that the people we support’s health, wellbeing, recreational and other needs are adequately met.
• Ensure the service is fully compliant with legislative requirements and National Quality Standards.
• Establish and maintain relationships with people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promotes their independence.
• Manage and monitor the annual budget, including staffing and all aspects of expenditure within the centre and be responsible for operating within approved budgets in conjunction with the Service Manager.
• Use of person first language in verbal and written communication.
• Help create and add to an atmosphere in which people we support are encouraged to develop individual styles, independence, skills and make personal choices.
• Manage the development and implementation of person-centred plans that reflect the individual aspirations and needs of each of the people we support.
• Liaise with staff in other centres and the appropriate professional support staff and ensure that parents and other visitors to the group home are attended to with tact and consideration.
• Foster the participation of people we support in activities within their community and to develop an awareness of, and contact with, the centre among members of the local community.
• Maintain and submit records as may be required by the Area Manager in conjunction with the Service Manager.
• Complete Core HR on a weekly basis, log incidents on QMIS in a timely manner, review emails and correspondence and submit all reports on activities in your centre as required by management.
• Undertake driving duties if qualified, and meet relevant organisation criteria as per the Organization
• Co-ordination of administration, supervising and recording of prescribed medication in line with medication policies and procedures including regularly auditing function both internal and peer based.
• Prepare and implement rosters and manage in line with approved budgets, people we support’s needs, skill mix and keep these under review with team and Area Manager as required in conjunction with the Service Manager.
• Be responsible for the management and supervision of permanent and relief staff of all grades, ensuring professional and work practices consistently meets the required standard and that development and training needs of your staff are identified and pursued, and that staff are rostered to attend scheduled training as required in conjunction with the Service Manager.
Essential Criteria
• A professional degree in Social Care or Nursing or allied health profession is required.
• Previous experience working with people with an intellectual disability or a similar field.
• Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Motivated, energetic and enthusiastic personality.
• An ability to advocate on behalf of people we support.
Please send your CV to neill.carthy@headhuntinternational.com
For an informal discussion please contact Christy 087 947 3404