JOB TITLE: CHILDCARE -TEAM LEADER
LOCATION: Coolmine TC- Midwest region.
Limerick- Mahon House day service & Westbourne residential.
REPORTS TO: Childcare Manager & Service Manager
HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week. Some out of hours work
may be required.
JOB TYPE: Permanent
SALARY: **Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
PURPOSE: To oversee and supervise the day to day organisation of the
childcare service and provide leadership and management to the
existing childcare team, in both of our Limerick childcare services.
To ensure all practice is underpinned and in line with Child Care
Regulations (the Child Care Act **Apply on the website** (Early Years
Services) Regulations **Apply on the website**).
CONTACT EMAIL: **Apply on the website**
APPLICATION REF. HR/LRK/TLR/CTL/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
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Coolmine is a national drug and alcohol treatment centre that provides
a range of quality residential and community day services to men and
women with problematic substance use and to their families.
Established in **Apply on the website**, Coolmine was founded, and
remains grounded, in the Therapeutic Community (TC) approach to
addiction treatment. We believe that everyone should have the
opportunity to overcome addiction and lead a fulfilled and productive
life. Coolmine provides residential and outpatient assessment,
treatment and evidence-based rehabilitation services for people
seeking treatment for addiction.
The opportunity to appoint a new Team Leader has opened up in the
Midwest region. This is a chance to be part of a dynamic and
multidisciplinary team, that aims to provide holistic care and support
to children entering into the service. Coolmine are a fast-growing
organisation and since **Apply on the website**, have expanded into a
national service. We wish to employee a dynamic and enthusiastic Team
Leader in Limerick- that can provide expertise in establishing and
evolving our childcare services in the Midwest region.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: (INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
* To oversee the day to day operations of childcare services in the
Midwest region. This role requires the applicant to provide
leadership, management and support to the existing childcare services,
which include: Early Years Drop-in service and establishing a Full day
care provision, in our Women?s residential treatment centre.
* To ensure operations of both services are in line with TUSLA
regulations.
* To provide Leadership and management support though formal
supervision and annual appraisals.
* Advocating the rights of the child.
* To demonstrate high levels of competency, in regards to of TUSLA
compliancy and Early Years legislation.
* Developing approaches to engage hard to reach families.
* Utilising and implementing additional parenting groups and
programs.
* To lead the childcare provision for children aged **Apply on the
website**years.
* To ensure high standards of care at the service.
* To develop an ethical and child-centred approach to learning, care
and education of young children.
* Demonstrate competency of the national frameworks Aistear &
S?olta- developing both frameworks and ensure quality standards and
play-based curriculum are implemented successfully.
* Attend meetings- Multidisciplinary, organisational, local and
national meetings.
* Ensure all mandatory training is up to date and ensure adequate
training is provided for staff.
* Revise/review policies and procedures as required
* Adhere to Child Protection Policy of the service and report any
concerns under the Children?s First Legislation.
* In-line with the childcare manager, provide strategic vision for
the service. Applying a strong emphasis of improving outcomes for
families.
* Managing budgets.
* Maintain all records as required by Pobal, NCS, TUSLA and HSE.
* Represent the service during HSE, TUSLA and POBAL Inspections.
* Network with appropriate statutory and voluntary agencies.
* Ensure group is adequately insured and all safety equipment is
maintained and regularly serviced.
* To develop ongoing positive relationships with parents.
* To facilitate regular staff meetings, with the childcare team.
* To support co-ordination of recruitment, induction, appraisal and
training requirements for staff in line with childcare manager.
* Be able to take charge and direct children and staff in case of an
emergency
* Maintain strict confidentiality - any breach of confidentiality
about children or their families will constitute gross misconduct.
* To gather information statistics and prepare reports as required.
* To identify and document to the line manager any unmet needs of
children within the service and to participate in the advocacy work of
the agency.
* Represent clients during case conferences when required
* To supervise students, volunteers and CE participants in their
roles of responsibility.
* To undertake other duties as may be requested by the line manager
from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS
* Commitment to the purpose of the service and to work within the
values, policies and procedures of the organisation and in the context
of current legislation and regulations.
* To participate in regular supervision with your line manager.
* Participate in and engage with a performance management programme.
* To hold regular supervision with childcare team.
* To actively participate in team and staff meetings and service
reviews/ evaluations and to contribute to the development of policy
and practice with your area of work and within the organisation as a
whole.
* To report any area of concern to your line manager in a timely
manner.
* To show reasonable flexibility in relation to hours of attendance
to meet the needs of the work. Work during unsocial hours may be
required.
* Identify training needs with your line manager and participate in
training opportunities appropriate to the role.
* To participate in the efficient flow of information within the
organisation by sharing and seeking information as appropriate.
* To ensure service is inspection ready at all times.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
_EDUCATION:_
* Minimum FETAC Level 6 in Early Childhood Studies. 3rd level
education is an advantage.
_EXPERIENCE Essential (E) Desirable (D)_
* Minimum 3 years work experience in a similar role (E)
* Leadership and Management experience/ training(D)
* Ability to lead a team (E)
* Working in a multidisciplinary setting (D)
* Kindness, warmth and responsiveness to the needs of children (E)
* Commitment to the delivery of quality services, with aspirations
to improve outcomes for children and families. (E)
_COMPETENCES REQUIRED_
* Strong ability to communicate effectively.
* Solution focus and the ability to solve problems.
* Be a team player.
* Dynamic, innovated and responsive to the needs of the children,
their families and the service.
* Ability to act on own initiative and consult where appropriate.
* Ability to work under pressure, make decisions in consultation
with the line manager when appropriate.
* Flexibility and adaptability are essential for this post.
* Hold strong values around building effective relationships -
ability to form objective relationships with children, parents,
colleagues and other agencies while maintaining professional
boundaries.
* Have a flexible approach to the work in response to organisational
change, development and review of best practice.
* To undertake work in a manner that is friendly, flexible and
informal.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates who meet the Person Specification requirements
should send their cover letter & CV to **Apply on the website** on or
before **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Please quote this application reference code HR/LRK/TLR/CTL/**APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**
_COOLMINE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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