Day Services Team lead - CCoI Grangebeg

at  Camphill Communities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lead the Day Service Team taking responsibility for the overall day to day management of the Service ensuring it operates effectively and sustainably in line with best practice
• To undertake supervision of staff and volunteers
• To report to the National Day Services Lead on key deliveries of the service and work with other team leaders to effectively deliver safe support services across the community.
• To work with management to ensure there is a responsive workforce and effective use of resources
• To work in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down by the Camphill Communities of Ireland, through an understanding of the values and ethos of Camphill and behaving in a way that upholds those values
• Adhere to legislation and relevant standards and undertake/engage with internal and independent inspections and audits
• Ensure system and processes are in place for effective record-keeping, use of information, monitoring, reviewing and reporting
• To be the principal communicator for Day Services with all stakeholders, undertake consultation, build relationships and fulfil all reporting requirements of funders and regulators
• To lead on the implementation of New Directions for the Service
• Delivery of Safe, Effective Person Centred Supports
• Development and review of support and training plans and their implementation
• Ongoing assessment of activities; arranging support for new activities.
• To support people to achieve valued roles in their lives, be that in personal roles, community, voluntary and career roles.
• To ensure the implementation of plans set at reviews
• To promote the safety and wellbeing of all, whilst respecting and supporting the right to independent decision making.
• To work creatively to deliver an innovative, artistic and culturally diverse programme both within the service and which enables individuals to access mainstream services
• To build community connections and a network of peer support and friendships.
• Preparation and monitoring of individual timetables, in consultation with the people involved.
• Ensuring that plans and support needs are communicated to those involved.
• Ensure participant’s safety, working within the safety statement and health & safety procedures. Assess risks and oversee the implementation of risk management plans
• Ensure emotional and behavioural support for distressed or challenged participants is provided and that positive behavioural support plans are implemented.
• Support employees and volunteers in managing behavioural challenges.
• Report incidents to and closely work with management in dealing with these issues
• Foster good relationships with each person and their circle of support and agencies
• Maintain an attendance record for each participant, including locations attended
• Maintain an evidence folder and records for each participant
• Attend further training, both internal and external, as required.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the community and activities.