Communicare is looking for an empathetic, patient and dependable Team Leader who has a genuine passion for helping people and a commitment to providing high-quality care to join our team. Communicare provides individualised and person-centred residential disability services. The goal of our disabilities team is to maximise the independence of our clients while supporting their physical, emotional and social needs. Working hours: Full-time hours are 36 to 39 hours per week and the hours will vary. All posts are rostered over a 14 day/night duty roster. There will be a requirement for Staff to work days, waking night duty, weekends, split duty hours, bank holidays, and sleepovers to meet service needs. At Communicare we provide an excellent employee experience and we offer our employees the following:

Excellent rates of pay and weekly pay periods.
We provide 24-hour on call support.
Comprehensive induction training programmes.
Excellent career progression opportunities.
Free in-house training - CPR, Patient Manual Handling, etc.
Referral bonus payment scheme.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

Ability to develop, implement and evaluate care plans making sure they are in line with Service Users wishes and needs, ensuring that their nursing needs are met.
Oversee each Service Users overall health and medical history, to contribute and evaluate residents care plans and risk assessments.
Check the medication and medication documentation and provide guidance for staff regarding medication administration.
To assist PIC in the management of the service user’s focused and lead service. Facilitate decision making, promote independence and advocate for rights of person with disability.
To develop and maintain good relationships with all Service Users and their families in residential services.

Role requirements: Level 7 on the QQI Framework- BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent relevant qualification in Health or Social Care or in a relevant professional discipline. Desirable:

3 years’ experience in the health/social care or voluntary sector - 2 of which in a residential setting.
Understanding of HIQA standards and regulations.
Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office.
CPR & Patient Moving and Handling Certificates
Full driving license and access to a car is a distinct advantage.
Please note, you must be eligible to work in Ireland at the time of applying in order to be considered for this role.

For more information, please contact our recruitment team on Apply.