Social Care – Senior Supervisor – Day Services

Location: Tallaght Day Service

Hours: 39 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Starting from €43,283 per annum

About the Role

As Senior Supervisor, you will provide leadership and guidance to the staff team while ensuring the delivery of high-quality supports that promote independence, choice, inclusion and personal development. You will play a key role in staff supervision, rota management, service planning and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred services and making a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic people.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Social Care, Social Studies, Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Qualifications obtained outside Ireland must be recognised as equivalent to an Irish Level 8 qualification.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Minimum of one year’s recent experience as a Social Care Worker supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Experience supervising or managing a team, including managing staff rotas.
• Experience leading and chairing meetings.
• Strong understanding of legislation and regulations relevant to the social care sector.
• Knowledge of the needs and rights of autistic people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong leadership qualities.
• Full manual driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles.
• Valid working rights for Ireland.

The Person We’re Looking For

The people we support want someone who will:

• Take the time to get to know them and understand what matters to them.
• Adapt their communication style to meet individual needs.
• Be patient, kind, engaging and fun.
• Support daily living activities, including personal care where required.
• Encourage participation in community life.
• Help develop new skills and independence.
• Support individuals to understand their rights and make their own choices.

What’s on Offer

• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Education Support Scheme.
• Company pension contribution.
• Sick pay and healthcare plan access.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• 22 days annual leave.
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Your birthday off each year.
• Paid breaks.
• Pharmacy discount scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.