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Job Description
Job Summary: Lead a team of support staff to deliver day opportunities programs for adults with intellectual disabilities or Autism, promoting a meaningful life and championing individual rights.
Reports To:
Programme Coordinator as direct line manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of support staff to deliver day opportunities programs for adults with intellectual disabilities or Autism
- Promote a meaningful life and champion individual rights
- Develop and implement Person Centred plans in conjunction with Programme Coordinators and individuals
- Establish positive relationships with individuals, families, and staff
- Regular liaison and communication with families, residential services, and clinical support teams
- Participate in and lead the implementation and development of New Directions standards and EASI tool process
- Provide local supervision to staff members and induction of new staff/volunteers
- Ensure cover and flexibility in supporting linked day supports
- Participate in audits and implement actions as identified
- Develop and lead service improvement initiatives
- Observe and report on the health and well-being of Service users
- Take appropriate action to assist and report concerns to the Programme Co-ordinator and Healthcare Co-ordinator
- Oversee and implement all COVID related protocols
- Manage petty cash and purchasing process
- Consult and seek approval prior to any communication to outside bodies
Requirements:
- Third level qualification in a relevant professional discipline
- At least 2 years relevant experience, preferably in a leadership role
- Proficient in supporting, mentoring, and leading staff teams
- Skilled in collating, reviewing, and developing Person Directed Plans, Safeguarding, Rights, Health & Safety, etc.
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Experience working with teams to support adults with intellectual disabilities or Autism
- Understanding of the company's Vision, Values, Ethos, and Mission
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate a Human Rights Based Approach and Low Arousal Philosophy & Practice
- Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change
- Effective Communication & Working Relationships
- Planning, Organising & Prioritising
- Leadership
- Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving
- Communication and Influencing skills
- Motivating, Developing, Empowering
- Initiative Drive and Resilience
- Managing Performance
- Quality Focus