Disability Support Specialist - County Meath
Confidential
- Trim, Meath, Ireland
- Trim, Meath, Ireland
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The Disability Support Specialist acts as a professional role model, bridging the gap between frontline care and management by providing advanced person-centred support, staff supervision, and clinicalassistanceunder the direction of the Person In-Charge.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional Leadership & Clinical Support RoleModelling: Role model a workplace culture that supports the mission, vision, and values of theTalbotGroup.
Clinical Standards:Assistin the implementation of clinical policies and evidence-based guidelines to ensure the highest professional standards of care.
Environment Maintenance: Contribute to the promotion and maintenance of a welcoming, caring, and therapeutic environment.
MDT Coordination: Coordinate and prioritize resident appointments in liaison with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
Quality Improvement:Participatein initiatives aimed at improving resident satisfaction and service delivery.
Staff Management & Development Supervision: Provide support and supportive supervision to other frontline staff whereappropriate.
Communication: Ensure staff are fully informed on all matters affecting the day-to-day running of the service through clear communication lines.
Staff Induction: Educate and support assigned staff, including the induction of new team members andassistingmanagement with performance appraisals.
Conflict Resolution:Participatein matters concerning discipline, grievances, untoward incidents, and complaints whenrequired.
Person-Centred Planning & Care Key-Working: Deliver duties such as key-working, medication management, and other day-to-day care-giving responsibilities.
Resident Participation: Actively promote the participation of residents in the planning and development of the centre/residence.
Goal Achievement: Work in partnership with MDT staff and families to support residents in achieving personal goals guided by their care plans.
Reporting: Reportimmediatelyto the Person In-Charge any incident of concern involving staff or residentsin accordance withpolicy.
Health, Safety, and Finance Compliance: Ensure servicescomply withthe Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and Talbot Group policies.
Risk Management: Ensure all accidents and incidents are recorded and that staff are aware of their responsibilities during emergencies.
Financial Management: Support residents in managing personal monies,maintainingaccuraterecords of allexpenditureand documenting all transactions.
Records:Maintaincomprehensive, secure, and confidential records, including daily reports, family contact sheets, and care plans.
Person Specification Education: Must hold a Diploma or qualification at QQI Level 6 or above in a related healthcare field (e.g., Advanced Health & Social Studies, Social Care Studies, Special Needs Assistant, Pre-Nursing,Child Care,or Advanced Certificate in Social Care).
Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience as a Direct Support Workeror a related role.Knowledge of principles and techniquesutilizedin cognitive rehabilitation.
Legal Status: Due to legal restrictions, just be a holder of an Irish/EU/EEA Passport.
Licensing: Full Driving Licence is essential. xyswxtq
Competencies: Advanced communication skills, ability to react effectively to changing circumstances, and a strong "bias for action" in problem-solving.
Skills: communication social care healthcare
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- English
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