Team Leader

We are hiring a Permanent Full time Team Leader (Senior Supervisor/lnstructor Grade), Nova Services, Waterford

Corlann are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible.

The Role of a Team Leader:

The person appointed will be responsible for leading a Day Service team in Nova Services. The person appointed should have the ability to proactively lead the team and inspire and motivate the ongoing development of effective teamwork. The team will facilitate the choices of and deliver supports to people who use services incorporating activities such as independent living skills, community integration, personal development, occupational and leisure activities within the context of the New Direction Model of Service Delivery.

The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of Corlann South East and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the people who use services therein.

Qualifications and Experience

The appointee must:

a) Have a relevant third level qualification in training, education or social care.

b) Have at least 3 years post qualification/registration experience gained with an up-to-date knowledge of current thinking and practice in services for people with intellectual disability

c) An appropriate management qualification is essential and relevant management experience is desirable

d) High support and challenging behaviour experience essential

e) Experience of New Directions and developing and implementing the EASI tool framework would be an advantage

f) Have excellent communication skills

g) Have the ability to listen and respond to the needs of people who use the services

h) Have the ability to be innovative and creative and work on one’s own initiative

i) Be computer literate

j) Possess a full clean current manual driving licence.

k) Experience supporting individuals with autism would be an advantage.

l) Experience of working as a member of a team is essential.

**PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED

Some of our benefits:

· Competitive Rates of Pay (€41,431 - €55,805 pro-rata) HSE Pay Scales

· Full Training provided

· 23 days Annual Leave

· Defined Benefit Pension Plan

· Career Progression

· Sick Pay Benefits

· Employee Assistance Programs

Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer