Team Lead Day Service

Vacancy: Day Service Team Lead Full-time 39 hours per week

LArche Cork is recruiting for the position of Team Lead for our Day Service in Togher as we expand and develop our service with plans to open a new hub later in the year. This is a compliance and adherence role with a strong staff support and supervisory component.

Expectations of the role of Day Service Team Lead:

To supervise the day service team with a focus on team cohesion adherence to best practice and preparation for day service monitoring

Whilst working in close conjunction with the Day Service Co-ordinator the successful candidate must possess the ability to work autonomously to be solution-focused and needs-led with the ability to contingency-plan

To provide practical support as required to our service owners in accordance with servant leadership principles

To take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the service reflect the LArche community model ethos built on rapport-building

Dynamic interpersonal and communication skills including IT proficiency with the ability to draft reports funding applications and to resolve conflict effectively and impartially

Working knowledge of CORU standards of proficiency and relevant ID legislation and guidance such as New Directions Interim Standards for Adult Disability Services and the National Framework for Person Centred Planning in Services for Persons with a Disability

To ensure that the fundamental aim of adult day service supports is achieved and continuously improved enablingadults with intellectual disability (ID) to achieve equality and independence

To occasionally deputise for the Day Service Co-ordinator and assume appropriate management responsibilities

Requirements for the role:

A minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in social care or equivalent qualification

Minimum 4-years experience in intellectual disabilities (related field experience considered)

Considerable experience of team management including staff supervision and conflict resolution is essential

Knowledge and practical experience of the (intellectual) disability sector with a proven work history of working with marginalised groups

Ability to manage your time effectively working autonomously and demonstrating initiative

Ability to manage behaviours that may challenge

Commitment to relevant best practice guidelines (referenced above) to regulations and to LArche policy especially regarding safeguarding upholding confidentiality and accountability

Full clean driving licence

The post is subject to ongoing Garda vetting

Salary scale: Grade VEuros per annum DOE.

Please refer to Job Description for further details of the role. Queries about the post should be directed to the Day Service Co-Ordinator by phone or email as follows Tel: or Email: . LArche Cork is an equal opportunities employer.

If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm competencies and experience to bring to this role please apply via Rezoomo: closing date for applications is Thursday 29th January at 5pm.