Nelson – [email protected] – 027 2755 474
What people like and admire about me
- I am friendly and approachable.
- Respectful and non-judgmental
- I keep it real, seeing situations for what they are.
- I am a good listener and open to ideas.
- Passionate and adopt a person-centred approach.
- Accepting of people’s ways without judgement. Integrity.
What is important to me as a Team Leader
- To have a holistic Person-centred approach.
- Humour – to be able to lighten situations with a good laugh.
- Getting to know the people that are being supported and learning about their lives.
- Knowing that the people being supported are satisfied with the service they receive.
- To know that support staff are feeling supported and recognised for their individual skills.
- Working in a team – sharing workloads ~ collaboration – I value other’s ideas and thoughts.
- To have variety in my work.
- Working with the diversity of people.
- Honesty, trust, integrity and respect.
- To be flexible and accommodating, open to ideas and suggestions and to learn from others.
- To be kept informed of any changes that could impact on my role.
- Clear, honest communication.
How best to support me as a Team Leader
- If my communication is not clear, please tell me and ask for clarification.
- Be honest with me; I appreciate feedback so please tell me.
- I may require time to process information before responding. Give me time.
- I like to talk things through and hear other points of views and ideas.
- I like to consult with others before making decisions; I believe in a collaborative approach.
- I don’t like to be ‘bomb-barded’ with information. If too much is happening at once I can feel overwhelmed – give me time to breath.
- I need opportunities to reflect and ‘bounce’ ideas around with others
- I like humour to lighten the heavy moments.
- If I am quiet, there is something going on.
- If I am upset about something I need to verbalise it, so as to get clarity in my own mind
- I do make mistakes and I am willing to learn from them, so please tell me if they impact on you.
- Having things ‘to do’ written down helps. I can forget things.
- I do need to get out in the fresh air to clear my mind.
- Chocolate is always a welcome medication.