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Autism Initiatives Ireland

Team Leader/PIC – Respite service7 hours per week – Fixed term contractJob reference: TL_WLFT_0606Essential criteria for the position of Team Leader/PIC:<ul><li>A full Degree in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level i.e.; Social Work, Psychology is essential</li><li>Three years Management experience with responsibility for a team of employees</li><li>Available to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts</li><li>Full, manual drivers licence essential</li><li>Permission to work in Ireland essential</li></ul>Benefits Include<ul><li>Access to Education Support Scheme</li><li>Company pension with company contribution</li><li>Sick Pay &amp; Access to Health Insurance</li><li>Paid Maternity leave</li><li>Paid Paternity leave</li><li>4 days annual leave</li><li>Premium rates for evening and weekend work</li><li>Bike to work scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!</li><li>Paid breaks</li><li>Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy</li><li>Fantastic development and career progression opportunities, including a paid detailed induction before joining our services</li></ul>Qualifications required for a Team Leader/PIC:<ul><li>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)</li></ul>Skills/Abilities required of a Team Leader/PIC:<ul><li>Three years Management experience with responsibility for a team of employees.</li><li>Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector</li><li>Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism</li><li>Proven ability to work on own initiative</li><li>Ability to work alone in coordinating and managing developing services.</li><li>Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s</li><li>Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities</li><li>Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan</li><li>Fluent English and excellent communication skills</li><li>Full, manual drivers licence essential</li></ul>Who the people we support would like support from:We are looking for a Team Leader/PIC who can:<ul><li>Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me</li><li>Adapt their communication style to suit my needs.</li><li>Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind.</li><li>Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care</li><li>Support me to engage in my community</li><li>Help me learn new skills</li><li>Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions</li></ul>Full Job Specification available on request

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Team Leader/PIC