Position Title: Day Services Team Leader
Position Description: To co-ordinate the day-to-day service delivery of the Saol Anois Day Services in line with New Directions Policy together with co-ordinating continuous improvement plans as appropriate.
Department Name: HSE Vocational Training & Adult Day Services, Festina Lente (herein referred to as ‘Services’)
Reporting to: Vocational Training & Day Services Manager
Based at: The primary base for the position will be in our HQ at Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Co Wicklow (relocating to Kilpedder, Co. Wicklow in 2 to 4 years), however role will also operate from different Festina Lente Day Service Locations (can vary based on programme activity and service member needs)
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent, 39hr week (Monday to Friday)
Position Goals: To ensure the effective and efficient supervision of the team members within Day Services, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and service innovation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven experience of team supervision, especially in a dynamic environment.
• Proven experience of day services programmes that support people with disabilities or those experiencing social and/or economic exclusion in line with the National Framework of Qualifications or similar,
• Proven experience of the implementation and evaluation of behaviour support plans
• Strong ability to empower individuals, promoting independence and person-centred decision-making.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• An appropriate third level qualification in a related field e.g. health and social services, disability management, allied health and social care, special education and/or specialist training etc.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and individuals with a range of support needs to include behaviours of concern,
• Desirable: Experience with EASI Tool (Evaluation, Action and Service Improvement), in terms of continuous quality improvement under the New Directions policy.
• Full and clean Irish driving licence
  Language: Fluent English
  Work Authorisation: Ireland, required