Person Support Team Leader

Team Leader - Full-Time Post Please Note : applications outside the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland will not be processed. St. Margarets Network is recruiting a Team Leader to work closely with the people we support and their teams (circle of support) in their own homes. The Team Leader will lead and support the delivery of flexible, responsive, rights-based services with a focus on Supported Self-Directed Living (SSDL) to meet each individuals changing choices and needs. St. Margarets is a rights-based service, working in partnership with adults with disabilities and their families / significant people in their lives, in line with each individuals will, preference and choice. The Role : The Team Leader reports to the Assistant Person Support Manager. The Team Leader has a high level of interaction with each individual ensuring that their voice and choice is central and that their supports are flexible and responsive. The Team Leader will lead, mentor and support the Person Support Team. The ideal candidate : The ideal candidate will have experience working in rights-based services with the ability to lead a team, building positive professional relationships and circles of support that will flexibly support each individuals rights, choice, will and preference. Qualifications : Hold a Level 7 Degree or equivalent in Health, Social Care or Applied Social Studies, or relevant field Experience, Knowledge & Skills 2 years' experience working in a similar capacity. Ability to build trust, lead and motivate a team. A flexible, positive and solution-focused approach. High level of proficiency in spoken and written English. High levels of IT literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Full drivers license (B). Desirable Knowledge of Social Role Valorisation (SRV) Experience of Supported Self-Directed Living (SSDL) NOTE : All successful candidates applications are subject to Garda Vetting, International Police Clearance (if applicable), Pre-Employment Medical and Professional References. St. Margarets is an equal opportunities employer