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Senior Social Care Worker (Team Leader) – Day Service Location: Tallaght, Dublin Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-Time, 39 hours per week Salary: €43,283 – €51,722 About the Organisation Our client is a leading Irish disability service provider supporting autistic adults through residential, respite, day, and community-based services. With a strong commitment to person-centred practice, inclusion, and empowerment, the organisation works to support individuals in achieving meaningful outcomes and living fulfilling lives within their communities. The Role The Senior Supervisor will play a key leadership role within the Day Service, supporting both the people who use the service and the staff team delivering day-to-day supports. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, person-centred service delivery while providing guidance, supervision, and operational leadership to frontline staff. Key Responsibilities • Lead and support a team of Social Care and Support Workers within the Day Service. • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred supports in line with individual support plans and organisational values. • Promote the rights, independence, dignity, and inclusion of the people supported. • Supervise, mentor, and support staff through regular supervision and performance management processes. • Manage team rotas and staffing resources effectively to meet service requirements. • Coordinate and chair team meetings, ensuring effective communication and information sharing. • Support the implementation and monitoring of person-centred plans, risk assessments, and care plans. • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, policies, and best practice standards. • Contribute to service development initiatives and continuous quality improvement activities. • Foster positive relationships with families, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders. Essential Requirements • Degree-level qualification in Social Care, Social Studies, Social Work, Psychology, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification recognised in Ireland). • Minimum of one year’s recent experience supporting individuals with complex support needs within a Social Care setting. • Previous experience supervising or leading a team within a care or support environment. • Strong understanding of current legislation, regulations, and best practice within the Social Care sector. • Knowledge and understanding of autism and person-centred approaches to support. • Experience managing staff rotas and coordinating service delivery. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. • Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound decision-making skills. • Full manual driving licence. • Full permission to work in Ireland. Desirable Experience • Experience working within disability or autism-specific services. • Experience leading service improvement initiatives. • Knowledge of HIQA standards and regulatory frameworks relevant to disability services. Apply For further information or to set up a confidential chat please contact Stephen on 014825424 or by email at [email protected]