Ireland Job Openings

Camphill Communities

The Journeyman - Day Services Team Lead

Tipperary

FULL TIME

August 28, 2024

Location: On site / Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

Job type:

Permanent / Full-Time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker
Annual Salary Range: from € 36,840.00 to € 46,181.00

Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking a Day Services Team Lead. This is a very exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge.

The person appointed to this post will be required to work as part of the team to provide leadership and manage an effective, high quality, sustainable Day & Outreach Support Service in line with the service’s Statement of Purpose, the strategic vision of the service and policies of the organisation. To develop a person-centred culture that enables people to progress and live fulfilled lives based on their personal ambitions and vision. To enable people to discover and apply their personal gifts, assets, and strengths and to live fulfilled lives as participating members of society.
To achieve this through working collaboratively with individuals and through partnering with other agencies supports and resources available in the communities where we have a presence.

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.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Applicants must have:

A minimum of Level 7 on the QQ1 Framework – BA in Social Care Studies or relevant qualification in Health or Social Care or in another related field.
Minimum of 2 years in the social care sector
Experience of regulated residential services for people with disabilities and ability to apply knowledge of best practice
The capacity to deliver in an effective and resourceful manner within a model of person-centred provision
Ability to create, develop and implement individual and day services plan
Ability to facilitate changing needs and improve service delivery. A commitment to delivering a quality person centred service.

What we offer:

Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
Pay scales
Career progression opportunities
Work/life balance
Paid annual leave
Refer a friend scheme
Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
Death in Service Benefit
Paid mandatory training
Paid travel expenses

Details of the Role:

Salary Scale: €36,840 – €46,181
Location: The Journeyman Day Service, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary
Contract: Permanent full time 40 hour per week
Closing date: 5pm - Friday September 20th 2024

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