Teaching / Tutor / ID

Team Co-ordinator Training/Special Needs

Based Strabane

• The management and coordination of the T&CO staff Team to ensure the ongoing successful delivery of the full training and Community opportunity service; including (but not exclusive to) - the creation and circulation of Team whereabouts; taking staff absences (planned and unplanned) into account; as well as trainee schedules/timetables (already prepared for 2022-Jun 2023); but which may require update / amendment / remade for example for next Summer’s programmes and trainee choices for September 2023. All of the staff management function (carrying out monthly supervisions, signing off on staff admin etc.)
  
• The monitoring of and provision of guidance to staff Team in all matters pertaining to accredited training being delivered for this academic year (22-23). NHP is an Open College Network - accredited Centre and there is a requirement for the postholder to coordinate and closely monitor / carry out IV on the output of the staff Team (training content) being delivered daily on the 2 sites, ensuring all learning outcomes are met each month. Internal Verification (IV) training will be provided at earliest. This will also involve completing and managing the annual qualifications’ registrations process for and approving fee payment for same.
  
• Working within the Management Team and with the staff Team on all aspects of quality assurance - auditing, measurement, improvement, compliance and performance across the organisation; using pre-existing effective system(s) to ensure the quality-of-service delivery in line with funder requirements.
  
• Actively promote person centredness daily as a key value of the service
  
• Create as necessary and further develop existing systems and procedures in consultation with the staff Team and Management; for the monitoring of service provision in keeping with guidance provided by statutory sector partners (WH&SCT) to ensure consistent highest quality of service
  
• Working as part of the overall Management Team in ensuring that quality is ‘built into’ the agenda; utilising benchmarking where necessary and assisting in informing the process of continuous improvement through ongoing review, planning and development activities that involves NHP referred clients, their families and stakeholders.
  
• Trainee contact teaching time as required - delivering accredited and non-accredited learning in the classroom/other environments, ensuring all student receive a person-centered service and achieve learning outcomes in identified units/quals being delivered.
  
• Have knowledge of GDPR legislation and conduct periodic checks to monitor compliance across the 2 sites.
  
• To observe and enforce all rules and regulations of services; ensuring that all relevant regulations, Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times.
  
• Along with the Co-Manager and Client Services Coordinator; to act as Designated Officer (DO) / Safeguarding Champion for the organisation; providing Safeguarding expertise and professional clarity to staff as directed by the Co-Manager.
  
• To comply with health and safety legislation in all aspects of the programmes
  
• To organise and arrange efficient and effective receipt and collation of trainee wishes around training and activities annually/bi-annually working closely with the Client Services Coordinator; ensuring each new academic term / year has its own newly-devised timetable of learning and activities - as well as approval of a comprehensive ‘Summer Scheme’ for July/Aug 2023, involving trainees and staff from both sites. (Arranged by Client Service Coordinator). This will involve staff allocation / locations / venues / transport and possibly sourcing external training, input, partnership working as required. (Requirement for each and every activity to be fully risk-assessed in advance)
  
• To effectively and efficiently manage the Community Opportunities programme; line managing the responsible Officer (Community Placement Support Officer with training responsibilities / lifestyle support as necessary) and ensuring all updates / processes etc. are regularly completed / carried out to the highest standard, fostering good working relationships with employers / partners locally. Postholder will be required to ensure that all trainees in service are given the option of external placements to support Community inclusion and that trainees are prepared, trained for same in line with individual PCP
  
• To effectively and efficiently manage the Person Centred Planning process alongside the Client Services Coordinator (N.I); line managing the responsible Officer and ensuring all updates / processes etc. are regularly completed with identified goals evidenced / progress recorded on an ongoing basis. It is the postholder’s responsibility to ensure (via auditing mechanism) that the Goal Tracker and each individual client file is up to date as PCP is a ‘live’ process.
  
• To participate and contribute to planned evaluations of the service; to ensure continuous review and improvement where possible/involvement as required in annual reviews and other progress meetings
  
• To liaise with families, the multidisciplinary team and other personnel as directed by the Co-Manager or as identified in day-to-day operations
  
• Attendance at and representation of the organisation at ‘external’ meetings requiring senior level input (if requested/required)
  
• Be an effective ‘hands-on’ supervisor - who, in addition to providing services of excellence to referred existing clients; will project a positive, forward-thinking Company profile at all times.
  
• Any other reasonable duties as deemed appropriate by the management of the service

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 Keyworker/ID/SNA

Inishowen based

Our client provides a comprehensive range of supports and services to adults with learning / intellectual disabilities through a network of community-based projects in Co. Donegal

The Client Facilitator/Keyworker will provide direct support and assistance to the Team Lead in facilitating clients in their choices and progression within our service, including, but not exclusive to:

• the identification of realistic and achievable goals (S.M.A.R.T.)
  
• the recording of these goals / monitoring and updating progress through the PCP process (in conjunction with the Client Services Coordinator/ Client Services Support Worker)
  
• the development of, timetabling of and delivering of relevant vocational and life skills learning /
  
• topics of learning (accredited and enrichment); in accordance with the training programme specification (TPS) agreed with the HSE at inception; all under the direct supervision and guidance
  
• of the Team Lead and T&CSM and in response to the identified goals
  
• the sourcing and supporting of Community opportunities in Co Donegal to match client needs and wishes.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a relevant third level qualification and a have a minimum of one year’s paid experience in the last 5 years working with adults with intellectual disabilities
  
• Have experience of facilitating and implementing a person-centred plan (PCP)
  
• Can demonstrate ability to be adaptive and accepting of new ideas with a willingness to approach new challenges and adjust plans to meet new priorities.
  
• Have a good working knowledge of the supported employment / Community Opportunities function
  
• Have excellent time management, organisation and communication skills
  
• Can demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with all of the staff Team
  
• Have a proven track record of delivering effective teaching and learning of working with accreditation bodies and resource development for accredited training programmes
  
• Have a proven ability to develop and adapt training programmes to suit the needs and interest of service user cohorts
  
• Hold a high level of proficiency in using the full Microsoft Office Suite
  
• Have a flexible approach to the job with the ability to multi task and carry out other duties on other sites as and when required
  
• Have access to a car for work purposes which is insured for business use and hold a current driving licence. (Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence)
  
• Have experience of engaging with, having empathy for and supporting the families of those living with intellectual disabilities
  
• Have the ability to work on own initiative whilst understanding Management structures and the requirement to take direction from Line Manager

Desirable:

Demonstrable passion for working within the sector, support.

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