Supported Living Services Team Leader (Dublin)

Job Title - Team Leader Residential and Supported Living Services (Disability and Older persons) Job Overview WALK provides supports for people with intellectual disabilities living in community supported living settings and day service supports. At WALK, we empower people with disabilities to live self-determined lives in an equal and inclusive society. Our vision is an inclusive society where communities value and treat all people as equal citizens. Our values are based on a human rights-based approach and a low arousal non-aversive philosophy. The Team Leader is responsible for the operational management of one or more locations within our supported living services as well as providing direct care and support to the people supported by WALK. It is a key role within the leadership structure of the organisation and in ensuring person centred and autism informed approaches are inherent in the thinking and practice of staff. The Team Leader will work collaboratively with the Team Coordinator and the local team to provide safe and effective services under the HIQA registration and inspection criteria. The Team Leader will report to the Team Coordinator and be responsible for the management, induction, probation and supervision of the local team and relief support workers. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Ability to deliver on the vision of the organisation to support people to have self-determined lives in socially inclusive communities. Ability to be solution orientated and promote a culture which works in partnership with the people we support to build a life reflective of their individual hopes, aspirations, will and preference. Demonstrated understanding and implementation of interventions that are guided by a low arousal, rights based, autism informed approach. Developing a motivated team who are effective in providing safe and person-centred support for the people in our care. Teams are supported to effectively deliver on person centred goals and work with people WALK support to develop their skills, competencies and confidence in order to make positive contributions in their community. Support staff teams to ensure they build meaningful and supportive connections with the people WALK support, their families and community through a range of interests access to community activities, venues and services. Staff are regularly supervised and receive feedback on performance which results in agreed outcomes identified to develop competencies in line with progression of people supported goals. Effective review and implementation of personal plans for people supported. Monitoring and review of the clinical framework and associated support plans that exist for the persons supported under your remit. This leads to reduced risk probability that is accepted by WALK and the HSE. It additionally results in quality of life and wellbeing improvements evidenced by impact measurement data. Essential Criteria A third level qualification in Social Care or related field Demonstrated experience in supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and / or Autism. Experience leading teams in the social care sector. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Knowledge and experience of implementing National Standards and Regulations Full drivers license mandatory for Kildare service Desirable Criteria Management qualification Knowledge and experience of autism informed approach Experience managing rosters. Full drivers license Benefits / Terms & Conditions Starting from point 1 of the HSE 2021 Salary scale (depending on experience) Flexible work hours including sleepovers, weekends, and bank holidays. 169hrs per month on a 7-day roster; 281 hours annual leave 50% premium payment paid for Sunday hours. Double time payment for Bank Holiday Hours €7.80 allowance paid for Saturday shift. €70.70 per sleepover allowance paid. On call support as per rostering system Competencies to be assessed at interview Human Rights Based Approach Low Arousal Philosophy & Practice Resilience, ccccccc Effective Communication & Working Relationships Planning, Organising & Prioritising Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving Personal Competencies to be assessed at interview Values in line with the organisations Excellent communication skills with proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Establishes & maintains effective working relationships & fosters cooperation & teamwork. Demonstrated conflict management skills with the ability to challenge poor performance. Strong understanding and track record in building social capital and achieving socially valued roles for people with intellectual disabilities. Ability to build and maintain effective teams. High level of critical reasoning ability (verbal, numerical and conceptual) Track record in planning and organising in complex environments. Demonstrated focus on achieving outcomes. High level of creativity and innovation in problem solving Proven record of resilience and person-centred focus Demonstrates ability to plan, organise, & prioritise own work. Exercises independent judgment. Demonstrates tact & diplomacy in representing the organisation. This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined from time to time. Skills : Human Rights Based Approach Low Arousal Philosophy & Practice Positive Attitude & Openness to Change