Job Description
**Job Summary:** Seeking a Team Leader to oversee community compliance, guide staff, and promote a positive workplace culture in a residential setting for individuals with support needs. **Job Description:** **Location:** On site / Co. **Job Type:** Permanent / Full-time **Sector and Subsector:** Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker **Annual Salary Range:** € 40,764.00 to € 48,465.00 Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking a Team Leader for their Community in Kilcullen. **Key Responsibilities:** * Oversee the day-to-day activities of frontline residential staff teams within the designated centre. * Provide leadership, coaching, and supervision to staff within the community, promoting a positive workplace culture. * Actively support the Person in Charge (PIC) in developing an evidence-based culture. * Contribute to the development of strategies to continuously improve the community and meet identified actions. * Participate in working groups/teams to advance the interests of Camphill Communities of Ireland. **Advocacy and Rights:** * Actively promote and implement the concept of high-quality person-centred supports. * Uphold and respect the human, legal, and constitutional rights of individuals supported by Camphill Communities of Ireland. * Ensure individuals are encouraged to develop their self-advocacy skills and opportunities for involvement in advocacy. **Person Centred Support for Living:** * Ensure individuals' assessment of requirements is updated based on their specific needs and goals. * Support the development and oversee the implementation of individuals' Support Plans. * Maintain complete and accurate records for each person, including personal needs assessments, risk assessments, incidents, and notifiable events. **Direct Supervision / Oversight Tasks:** * Provide positive, persuasive, and visible leadership and support to all stakeholders. * Provide direct oversight, supervision, and monitoring of staff performance. * Ensure all reports, timesheets, and financial statements are accurate and returned on time. **Staff Coaching and Development:** * Lead the implementation of Camphill Communities of Ireland processes at house level. * Support recruitment and selection from onboarding to training for frontline staff. * Identify training needs of the staff team and evaluate training impact. **Administrative:** * Coordinate staff and ensure duties, activities, and programmes are carried out efficiently. * Assist the PIC in managing the local budget. * Assist in maintaining necessary administrative records and contribute to quality assurance. **Communication:** * Chair/Attend House meetings and prepare for Community Management meetings. * Organise, document, and chair regular house meetings and residents' meetings. * Develop and promote good relationships with individuals' families. **Quality & Safety:** * Ensure compliance with legislative, Camphill Communities of Ireland policies, and regulatory requirements. * Ensure quality improvement actions are communicated, implemented, and reviewed. * Prepare notifications, complaints investigations, and incident reports. **Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:** * A minimum of a Level 7 on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent relevant qualification. * At least 2 years management experience at a similar level of responsibility. * At least 3 years' experience in the health/social care or voluntary sector. * Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Share Point, One Drive & Teams. * A full driver's licence is an essential requirement. **What We Offer:** * Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums. * Career progression opportunities. * Work/life balance. * Paid annual leave. * Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling. * Paid mandatory training. * Paid travel expenses.