Team Leader/PIC – Ashford, Co. Wicklow and Gorey, Co. Wexford
Salary: from €33,772.96 Contract Type: Fixed Term Hours: Part-Time Job Reference Number: TL_CDWILLFT_1403 Job Location: Ireland Job Area: Ashford, Co. Wicklow and Gorey, Co. Wexford Closing Date: 28th March 2025
Team Leader/PIC – Split role between a residential and respite services
26 hours per week – Fixed term contract
19 hours per week in Cois Dara
7 hours per week in The Willows
Salary starting from €33,772.96 per annum
Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.
Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.
Given the significant role our team plays in the lives of those we support, our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.
Skills/Abilities required of a Team Leader/PIC
* Two years Management experience with responsibility for a team of employees.
* Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector.
* Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism.
* Proven ability to work on own initiative.
* Ability to work alone in coordinating and managing developing services.
* Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s.
* Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities.
* Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan.
* Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for people who can:
* Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me.
* Adapt their communication style to suit my needs.
* Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind.
* Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
* Support me to engage in my community.
* Help me learn new skills.
* Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions.
Schedule
Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.
Benefits Include
* Access to Education Support Scheme.
* Company pension with company contribution.
* Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance.
* Paid Maternity leave.
* Paid Paternity leave.
* 14.7 days annual leave.
* Premium rates for evening and weekend work.
* Bike to work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
* Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy.
* Fantastic development and career progression opportunities.
Full Job Specification available on request
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