Team Lead Day Service

Vacancy: Day Service Team Lead, Full-time, 39 hours per week

L’Arche Cork is recruiting for the position of Team Lead for our Day Service in Togher as we expand and develop our service, with plans to open a new hub later in the year. This is a compliance and adherence role with a strong staff support and supervisory component.

Expectations of the role of Day Service Team Lead:

· To supervise the day service team, with a focus on team cohesion, adherence to best practice, and preparation for day service monitoring

· Whilst working in close conjunction with the Day Service Co-ordinator, the successful candidate must possess the ability to work autonomously, to be solution-focused and needs-led, with the ability to contingency-plan

· To provide practical support, as required, to our service owners, in accordance with servant leadership principles

· To take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the service reflect the L’Arche community model ethos, built on rapport-building

· Dynamic interpersonal and communication skills, including IT proficiency, with the ability to draft reports, funding applications, and to resolve conflict effectively and impartially

· Working knowledge of CORU standards of proficiency, and relevant ID legislation and guidance such as New Directions Interim Standards for Adult Disability Services, and the National Framework for Person Centred Planning in Services for Persons with a Disability

· To ensure that the fundamental aim of adult day service supports is achieved and continuously improved, enablingadults with intellectual disability (ID) to achieve equality and independence

· To occasionally deputise for the Day Service Co-ordinator and assume appropriate management responsibilities

Requirements for the role:

· A minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in social care or equivalent qualification

· Minimum 4-years’ experience in intellectual disabilities (related field experience considered)

· Considerable experience of team management, including staff supervision and conflict resolution is essential

· Knowledge and practical experience of the (intellectual) disability sector, with a proven work history of working with marginalised groups

· Ability to manage your time effectively, working autonomously and demonstrating initiative

· Ability to manage behaviours that may challenge

· Commitment to relevant best practice guidelines (referenced above), to regulations, and to L’Arche policy, especially regarding safeguarding, upholding confidentiality, and accountability

· Full clean driving licence

· The post is subject to ongoing Garda vetting

Salary scale: Grade V, 42,658 – 51,617 Euros per annum, DOE.

Please refer to Job Description for further details of the role. Queries about the post should be directed to the Day Service Co-Ordinator by phone or email as follows, Tel: 087 225 6361 or Email: meadhbh.furlong@larche.ie. L’Arche Cork is an equal opportunities employer.

If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm, competencies, and experience to bring to this role, please apply via Rezoomo: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/90956/

The closing date for applications is Thursday 29th January at 5pm.