KERRY SENIOR CARE T/A HOME INSTEAD
TEAM LEAD RESIDENTIAL DISABILITY SERVICES TRALEE TOWN
WHAT IS THE POSITION?
The Team Lead will be responsible for leading a dedicated team in
delivering quality standards of care and support to young adults with
ID and Autism with a person-centred approach. The Team Lead will be
responsible for the day-to-day line management and support to Person
in Charge and supervision of the social care team. The post holder
will play a key role in supervising, mentoring and supporting social
care staff in order to ensure that the highest level and standards of
practice are further developed and maintained in the service. As lead
social care practitioner, the post-holder will, by example, set the
highest standards of social care practice, leading and supporting all
social care staff in the service.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Kerry Senior Care T/A Home Instead provides care for clients in
residential and respite service and social care in Kerry. Our mission
is to help build the people we support to bring the possible to life.
Our social care division is providing residential and respite services
for people with disabilities and autism – helping people to realise
their potential. We are looking for passionate people to join our team
and build a future in rewarding work that truly changes lives.
LOCATION Tralee, Co Kerry
TYPE OF CONTRACT Full-time permanent ( * hours
per week)
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENT
* A minimum level 7 social care qualification or another relevant
discipline.
* At least two years’ experience, working at a social care
* A full clean driving licence
* Understanding of basic management principles
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
* The post-holder will report to and be supervised by the Person in
Charge
* To ensure a consistently high standard of care for the residents
and that the rights of the residents are protected and promoted.
* To ensure staff-handovers are conducted to the highest standards,
are effective, and in-line national policies and procedures.
* To co-chair regular team meetings with all care staff to ensure
effective communication sharing, discussion and review of practice,
and young people’s welfare and outcomes.
* To record supervision meetings with social care staff.
* To provide the Person in Charge with the data and information
required for meetings, and to attend meetings and present reports as
required.
* To direct, develop, support and supervise care staff in their
daily duties.
* To set objectives and manage the performance of social care staff.
* To report any Health and Safety concerns or issues to the manager
* To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times, in
accordance with best practice, with regard to both staff supervision
files and young people files.
* Monitoring and management of staff rosters to ensure there is an
appropriate mix of qualified & experienced staff on shift.
* To deputise for the Person in Charge as required, i.e., during
annual leave, sick leave, or other necessary times as requested.
* To undertake any other reasonable tasks as may be assigned from
time to time.
* To share the responsibility of on-call within the centre.
BENEFITS
* Develop and progress your career through fully funded additional
training and development.
* Earn from our paid Refer-a-Friend scheme.
* Attractive Salary
* Statutory Sick Leave
* Detailed Induction process
* Strong Team Support Structures
* Company will facilitate employee payments to PRSA for all
permanent employees.
CAREER PROGRESSION WITHIN THE COMPANY
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Comprehensive training programme
* Team building activities
* Company social events & away days
* On-site parking
TO APPLY:
PLEASE EMAIL: *
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
