Senior Supervisor

Senior Supervisor – Tallaght

39 hours per week – Permanent Contract

Salary starting from €41,088.00 per annum

Qualifications required:

Social Care/ Studies or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level ie; Social Work, Psychology is essential, (or relevant qualification received outside the state recognised by NARIC equivalent to Irish level 8)

Skills/Abilities required of a Senior Supervisor

· At least one year’s recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs

· Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector

· Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism

· Proven ability to work on own initiative

· Demonstrated leadership skills

· Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities

· Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan.

· Fluent English and excellent communication skills

· Experience at a similar level with responsibility for supervising/managing a team

· Proven experience in managing team rota

· Experience of leading/chairing meetings

· Full, manual drivers licence essential

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for people who can:

· Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me

· Adapt their communication style to suit my needs.

· Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind.

· Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care

· Support me to engage in my community

· Help me learn new skills

· Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions

Schedule

Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis.

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 22 days annual leave
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Paid breaks
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities