Team Lead required for Prader Willi Syndrome Residential House in Stradbally, Co Laois

Posted Date: September 6, 2024
Carlow, Kildare, Laois, Leinster, National Post, Tipperary, Waterford | Permanent

Team Leader – Prader Willi Syndrome Respite Residential House in Stradbally, Co Laois   

The Team Leader will be responsible for leading a dedicated team in delivering quality standards of care and support to young adults with Prader Willi Syndrome.

Full time 40-hour contract. Day, afternoon and/or evening shifts. This role will entail 20 hours’ frontline and 20 hours’ administration. The successful candidate will report to the Person in Charge (PIC) and will play a key role in ensuring the provision of high quality, responsive and sustainable services in accordance with HIQA standards and relevant legislation. Our aim is to ensure that each person we support achieves their optimum potential.

 

About Resilience

Since 2011 high-growth Irish company Resilience has continued to lead the way in transforming health and social care in Ireland.  Our essence is to help build resilience in the people we support to bring the possible to life.

Our Social Care division is providing progressive Residential, Day and Outreach Services for people with Disabilities, Autism and Prader Willi Syndrome – helping people to realise their potential.  We are looking for passionate people to join our Permanent Team and build a future in rewarding work that truly changes lives.

In Ait Shona, you will enjoy a supportive environment that helps you realise your own potential and be part of world class healthcare team – breaking new ground in supporting people with Prader Willi Syndrome.  You will be training with International Specialists and represent Ireland in this complex area.  This Respite Residential House is the first of its kind in the world for people with Prader Willi Syndrome.

Location                         Stradbally, Co Laois
Type of contract             Full time permanent (40 hours per week)

 

Requirements:

  • Relevant Qualification in Social Care, Nursing, Social Work or other relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience working within the disability sector with 2 years’ experience in a senior support/supervisory capacity.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Have a strong working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage, motivate and supervise staff.
  • Have an understanding of and commitment to Person Centre Planning.
  • Be proactive and have the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative.
  • Excellent IT, administration, report writing and organisational skills.
  • Possess a full clean Irish driving licence
  • Be able to work evenings.
  • Be prepared to be on call as required.

 

  Benefits

  • Develop and progress your career through fully funded additional training and development.
  • Mileage and expenses provided
  • Discounted health insurance with our healthcare provider.
  • Earn from our paid Refer-a-Friend scheme.
  • Fuel discount scheme

 

Resilience is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

 

Resilience’s _Prader Willi Syndrome journey.mp4

 

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