Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking a Day Services Team Lead.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new
challenge.
The person appointed to this post will be required to work as part of
the team to provide leadership and manage an effective, high quality,
sustainable Day & Outreach Support Service in line with the
service?s Statement of Purpose, the strategic vision of the service
and policies of the organisation. To develop a person-centred culture
that enables people to progress and live fulfilled lives based on
their personal ambitions and vision. To enable people to discover and
apply their personal gifts, assets and strengths and to live fulfilled
lives as participating members of society.
To achieve this through working collaboratively with individuals and
through partnering with other agencies supports and resources
available in the communities where we have a presence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* To lead the Day Service Team taking responsibility for the overall
day to day management of the Service ensuring it operates effectively
and sustainably in line with best practice
* To undertake supervision of staff and volunteers
* To report to the Person in Charge on key deliveries of the service
and work with other team leaders to effectively deliver safe support
services across the community
* To work with management to ensure there is a responsive workforce
and effective use of resources
* To work in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down
by the Camphill Communities of Ireland, through an understanding of
the values and ethos of Camphill and behaving in a way that upholds
those values
* Adhere to legislation and relevant standards and undertake/engage
with internal and independent inspections and audits
* Ensure system and processes are in place for effective
record-keeping, use of information, monitoring, reviewing and
reporting
* To be the principal communicator for Day Services with all
stakeholders, undertake consultation, build relationships and fulfil
all reporting requirements of funders and regulators
* To lead on the implementation of New Directions for the Service
* Delivery of Safe, Effective Person Centred Supports
* Development and review of support and training plans and their
implementation
* Ongoing assessment of activities; arranging support for new
activities.
* To support people to achieve valued roles in their lives, be that
in personal roles, community, voluntary and career roles.
* To ensure the implementation of plans set at reviews
* To promote the safety and wellbeing of all, whilst respecting and
supporting the right to independent decision making.
* To work creatively to deliver an innovative, artistic and
culturally diverse programme both within the service and which enables
individuals to access mainstream services
* To build community connections and a network of peer support and
friendships.
* Preparation and monitoring of individual timetables, in
consultation with the people involved.
* Ensuring that plans and support needs are communicated to those
involved.
* Ensure participant?s safety, working within the safety statement
and health & safety procedures. Assess risks and oversee the
implementation of risk management plans
* Ensure emotional and behavioural support for distressed or
challenged participants is provided and that positive behavioural
support plans are implemented.
* Support employees and volunteers in managing behavioural
challenges.
* Report incidents to and closely work with management in dealing
with these issues
* Foster good relationships with each person and their circle of
support and agencies
* Maintain an attendance record for each participant, including
locations attended
* Maintain an evidence folder and records for each participant
* Attend further training, both internal and external, as required.
* Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient
and effective functioning of the community and activities.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* A minimum of Level 7 on the QQ1 Framework ? BA in Social Care
Studies or relevant qualification in Health or Social Care or in
another related field.
* Minimum of 2 years in the social care sector
* Experience of regulated residential services for people with
disabilities and ability to apply knowledge of best practice
* The capacity to deliver in an effective and resourceful manner
within a model of person-centred provision
* Ability to create, develop and implement individual and day
services plan
* Ability to facilitate changing needs and improve service delivery.
A commitment to delivering a quality person centred service.
DETAILS OF THE ROLE:
Salary Scale: ? **Apply on the website**.**Apply on the
website**/hour
Location: Greenacres Camphill Community, Stillorgan, Dublin South
Contract: Permanent full time **Apply on the website** hour per week
Closing date: 5PM TUESDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV AND APPLICATION FORM TO: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
CANDIDATES SHORTLISTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED BY FRIDAY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** FOR
INTERVIEWS.
PLEASE NOTE ALL POSTS ARE SUBJECT TO GARDA VETTING & REFERENCE
CHECKING.
CAMPHILL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
DAY SERVICES ? TEAM LEAD CAMPHILL COMMUNITY OF IRELAND
Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking a Day Services Team Lead.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new
challenge.
The person appointed to this post will be required to work as part of
the team to provide leadership and manage an effective, high quality,
sustainable Day & Outreach Support Service in line with the
service?s Statement of Purpose, the strategic vision of the service
and policies of the organisation. To develop a person-centred culture
that enables people to progress and live fulfilled lives based on
their personal ambitions and vision. To enable people to discover and
apply their personal gifts, assets and strengths and to live fulfilled
lives as participating members of society.
To achieve this through working collaboratively with individuals and
through partnering with other agencies supports and resources
available in the communities where we have a presence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* To lead the Day Service Team taking responsibility for the overall
day to day management of the Service ensuring it operates effectively
and sustainably in line with best practice
* To undertake supervision of staff and volunteers
* To report to the Person in Charge on key deliveries of the service
and work with other team leaders to effectively deliver safe support
services across the community
* To work with management to ensure there is a responsive workforce
and effective use of resources
* To work in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down
by the Camphill Communities of Ireland, through an understanding of
the values and ethos of Camphill and behaving in a way that upholds
those values
* Adhere to legislation and relevant standards and undertake/engage
with internal and independent inspections and audits
* Ensure system and processes are in place for effective
record-keeping, use of information, monitoring, reviewing and
reporting
* To be the principal communicator for Day Services with all
stakeholders, undertake consultation, build relationships and fulfil
all reporting requirements of funders and regulators
* To lead on the implementation of New Directions for the Service
* Delivery of Safe, Effective Person Centred Supports
* Development and review of support and training plans and their
implementation
* Ongoing assessment of activities; arranging support for new
activities.
* To support people to achieve valued roles in their lives, be that
in personal roles, community, voluntary and career roles.
* To ensure the implementation of plans set at reviews
* To promote the safety and wellbeing of all, whilst respecting and
supporting the right to independent decision making.
* To work creatively to deliver an innovative, artistic and
culturally diverse programme both within the service and which enables
individuals to access mainstream services
* To build community connections and a network of peer support and
friendships.
* Preparation and monitoring of individual timetables, in
consultation with the people involved.
* Ensuring that plans and support needs are communicated to those
involved.
* Ensure participant?s safety, working within the safety statement
and health & safety procedures. Assess risks and oversee the
implementation of risk management plans
* Ensure emotional and behavioural support for distressed or
challenged participants is provided and that positive behavioural
support plans are implemented.
* Support employees and volunteers in managing behavioural
challenges.
* Report incidents to and closely work with management in dealing
with these issues
* Foster good relationships with each person and their circle of
support and agencies
* Maintain an attendance record for each participant, including
locations attended
* Maintain an evidence folder and records for each participant
* Attend further training, both internal and external, as required.
* Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient
and effective functioning of the community and activities.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* A minimum of Level 7 on the QQ1 Framework ? BA in Social Care
Studies or relevant qualification in Health or Social Care or in
another related field.
* Minimum of 2 years in the social care sector
* Experience of regulated residential services for people with
disabilities and ability to apply knowledge of best practice
* The capacity to deliver in an effective and resourceful manner
within a model of person-centred provision
* Ability to create, develop and implement individual and day
services plan
* Ability to facilitate changing needs and improve service delivery.
A commitment to delivering a quality person centred service.
DETAILS OF THE ROLE:
Salary Scale: ? **Apply on the website**.**Apply on the
website**/hour
Location: Greenacres Camphill Community, Stillorgan, Dublin South
Contract: Permanent full time **Apply on the website** hour per week
Closing date: 5PM TUESDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV AND APPLICATION FORM TO: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
CANDIDATES SHORTLISTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED BY FRIDAY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** FOR
INTERVIEWS.
PLEASE NOTE ALL POSTS ARE SUBJECT TO GARDA VETTING & REFERENCE
CHECKING.
CAMPHILL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
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