Disability Support Specialist

Liquid Personnel is recruiting Disability Support Specialist for its client at Louth.

The primary objective of this post is to work as part of a team to support and empower residents to be as independent as possible and to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. 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 clinical assistance under the direction of the Person In-Charge.

What will your responsibilities be?

Professional Leadership & Clinical Support

• Role Modelling: Role model a workplace culture that supports the mission, vision, and values of the Talbot Group.
• Clinical Standards: Assist in 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: Participate in initiatives aimed at improving resident satisfaction and service delivery. 

Staff Management & Development

• Supervision: Provide support and supportive supervision to other frontline staff where appropriate.
• 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 and assisting management with performance appraisals.
• Conflict Resolution: Participate in matters concerning discipline, grievances, untoward incidents, and complaints when required.

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: Report immediately to the Person In-Charge any incident of concern involving staff or residents in accordance with policy.

Health, Safety, and Finance  

• Compliance: Ensure services comply with the 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, maintaining accurate records of all expenditure and documenting all transactions.
• Records: Maintain comprehensive, secure, and confidential records, including daily reports, family contact sheets, and care plans.

Qualifications & Experience:

To be successful in this role you must have, 

• 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 Worker or a related role. Knowledge of principles and techniques utilized in cognitive rehabilitation. 
• Legal Status: Due to legal restrictions, just be a holder of an Irish/EU/EEA Passport. 
• Licensing: Full Driving Licence is essential. 
• Competencies: Advanced communication skills, ability to react effectively to changing circumstances, and a strong "bias for action" in problem-solving. 

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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