Team Leader/PIC

Team Leader/PIC – Residential service

19 hours per week – Fixed term contract

Job reference: TL_CDFT_0705

Essential criteria for the position of Team Leader/PIC:

• A full Degree in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level i.e.; Social Work, Psychology is essential
• Three years Management experience with responsibility for a team of employees
• Available to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
• Full, drivers licence (manual) essential
• Permission to work in Ireland essential

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 10.7 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, including a paid detailed induction before joining our services

Qualifications required for a Team Leader/PIC:

• A full Degree in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level i.e.; 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 Team Leader/PIC:

• Three years Management experience with responsibility for a team of employees.
• 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
• Ability to work alone in coordinating and managing developing services.
• Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
• 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
• Full, drivers licence (manual) essential

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for a Team Leader/PIC 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

Full Job Specification available on request