REHAB GROUP is an independent voluntary organisation providing
services and support for people with disabilities and their families
for more than **Apply on the website** years. We are an
internationally recognised and pioneering charity, enabling more than
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disabilities to live lives of their choosing. Through these decades of
work, many thousands of people have seen their lives transform,
achieving levels of independence, educational attainment and career
progression that may have seemed out of reach. Our purpose is to
empower those we support to lead more independent lives and play an
active and meaningful role in their communities through the provision
of high-quality, flexible and sustainable services.
OUR VISION is to be an internationally recognised and expert
organisation that positively impacts the lives of those it supports
equipping them with the confidence, skills and self-belief to achieve
their expressed goals.
OUR MISSION is enable people to pursue opportunities in their lives,
to be more independent, participate in and contribute to society
living the life of their choosing.
OUR VALUES are:
* Quality ? consistently achieving high standards.
* Dignity ? valuing the worth of all.
* Teamwork ? collaborating for success.
* Justice ? acting fairly and equitably.
* Respect ? listening and considering the views and wishes of all.
* Advocacy ? amplifying the voices of those we support to help
reduce societal barriers and narrow inequalities.
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TEAM LEADER
1. JOB PURPOSE
The Team Leader will assist the Residential Services Manager in the
delivery of a quality client focused residential service. They will
have a role in the management and planning of the exiting service,
supporting clients with physical and sensory disabilities in a person
centred residential service. Implementing and ensuring HIQA
regulations and RehabCare standards while overseeing the delivery of a
quality, customer focused service.
2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE
FORMAL EDUCATION / TRAINING
* A third level graduate, or working towards Health & Social Care or
equivalent
* Participate in RehabCare training programme in line with HIQA
regulations
* To attend and adhered to RehabCare mandatory training programme
* To travel to various areas within Ireland to participate in
RehabCares training programme
WORK EXPERIENCE
* Experience of working with individuals with Physical and Sensory
Disability.
* Experience in the provision of community and service based
programmes and activities to promote independence and meet the needs,
choices and abilities of clients.
* Experience of facilitation, implementation and review of
Support/Care Plans
* Experience of managing and maintaining a focus on Health, Safety,
Hygiene and good housekeeping guidelines in a service setting and
ensuring best practice.
* Experience of management and supervising both individuals and
teams
* Experience in design and development of staff rotas to include
both day evening and sleep in/waking night shifts
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
* Candidates should have an understanding, knowledge and experience
of working with clients who have physical and sensory disability and
be able to maintain a high standard of care in line with RehabCares
policy and procedures while ensuring that HIQA standards and
regulations are maintain within the respite service.
* Ability to develop and maintain support /care plans and provide
required support and care to clients on an individual person centered
basis, in line with the client?s requests and wishes in a respectful
and dignified manner to ensure that clients are leading their service
of care.
3. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB AREA
* To manage the day to day delivery of a truly person centred service
for all clients
* To liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams and other
personnel to ensure the best quality of service with the clients as
directed by community services manager
* To document information and complete paperwork as deemed necessary
for delivery of service to the clients
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, logistical
and IT skills
* To manage and provide support to staff team within the respite
service maintaining staff rotas, training, leadership, supervision,
support/care plans and communication across various staff shifts.
* To adhere to and ensure the required standards in line with HIQA
regulations and reporting to HIQA is maintained
* To maintain a high delivery of service in line with Health and
Safety standards and regulations
* To liaise with families, and other personnel as directed by the
Centre Manager.
4. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
TYPICAL LEVEL OF INTERACTION
* Standard: Typical interaction is to request and provide
information. Courtesy, tact and effectiveness are required.
* Advanced: Influence using logic and facts. Communication is
important but not critical to the achievement of job objectives.
* Expert: Win the hearts and minds, changing opinion of people.
Critical in achieving the job objectives.
PRIMARY AUDIENCE (INTERNAL)
* All Stake Holders
LEVEL OF AUDIENCE (INTERNAL)
* Clerical / Operational
* Supervisory / Junior Professional
* Middle Management / Seasoned Professional
* ?Senior / Top Management
PRIMARY AUDIENCE (EXTERNAL)
* All Stake Holders
LEVEL OF AUDIENCE (EXTERNAL)
* Clerical / Operational
* Supervisory / Junior Professional
* Middle Management / Seasoned Professional
* Senior / Top Management
5. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
This role requires the job holder to:
* Hold a full, clean driving license
* Be flexible in terms of working hours and days.
6. KEY COMPETENCIES
A COMMITMENT TO LIVING THE ORGANISATIONAL VALUES OF TEAM WORK,
DIGNITY, JUSTICE, ADVOCACY AND QUALITY
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION
* You modify your communication approach to suit the needs of a
situation/ audience.
* You actively listen to the views of others.
* You liaise with other groups to gain co-operation.
* You negotiate, where necessary, in order to reach a satisfactory
outcome.
* You maintain a focus on dealing with colleagues and service users
in an effective, efficient and respectful manner.
* You are assertive and professional when dealing with challenging
issues.
* You express yourself in a clear and articulate manner when
speaking and in writing.
JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING
* You effectively deal with a wide range of information sources,
investigating all relevant issues.
* You understand the practical implication of information in
relation to the broader context in which s/he works ? procedures,
divisional objectives etc.
* You identify and understands key issues and trends
* Correctly extracts & interprets numerical information, conducting
accurate numerical calculations
* Draws accurate conclusions & makes balanced and fair
recommendations backed up with evidence
MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY OF RESULTS
* You take ownership of tasks and are determined to see them through
to a satisfactory conclusion.
* You are logical and pragmatic in approach, setting objectives and
delivering the best possible results with the resources available
through effective prioritisation.
* You constructively challenge existing approaches to improve
efficient customer service delivery.
* You accurately estimate time parameters for project, making
contingencies to overcome obstacles.
* You minimise errors, reviewing learning and ensuring remedies are
in place.
* You maximise the input of own team in ensuring effective delivery
of results.
* You ensure that proper service delivery
procedures/protocols/reviews are in place and implemented.
PROMOTING CHOICE, INDEPENDENCE, HEALTH AND WELLBEING
* You work with individuals to identify the care and support:
* they can and wish to undertake themselves;
* that can be provided through the individual?s support networks;
* That needs to be provided by yourself and others within and
outside your organisation.
* You identify opportunities to provide choice to individuals.
* You promote individual?s rights to comment, complain or make
suggestions to ensure choice and wellbeing.
* You coach and encourage others to reinforce positive behavioural
goals in their relationships with individuals.
* You advance the individual through services and/or programs to
foster independence and well-being to support self-directed living.
* You provide up-to-date information to support individuals to make
informed choices about the care and services they receive and coach
others on how to do the same.
RESPECT FOR OTHERS
* You contribute to identifying methods and processes that ensure
each individual is valued and respected.
* You work with individuals, key people and others to identify the
cultural heritages, backgrounds, personal experiences and beliefs of
individuals.
* You work with individuals and colleagues to identify aspects of
the environment, practice and behaviour that are beneficial to
creating an inclusive culture for everyone.
* You work to ensure that the work environment is positive and
supportive and that all staff members operate in a way that promotes
the dignity and respect of individuals and their colleagues.
* You respond appropriately where people are found to be excluded.
* You provide active support to enable individuals to participate
and manage their own lives.
ADVOCACY
* You identify, with individuals, the needs and preferences they want
you to present on their behalf.
* You ensure that neither you nor the individuals will be
compromised by your working on their behalf and that any information
you communicate on their behalf is correct.
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