Job Description
In Gheel, we focus on supporting individuals with autism through their life journey and enabling them to have fulfilling life experiences, while having autonomy and control over their choices and decisions. Gheel Autism Services provides a wide range of services for adults with autism including day and vocational opportunities, outreach support, and a variety of supported living options. Across our services we consider how each person thinks, learns, and processes information to develop a personalised plan of support. Considering individuals strengths and motivations, we enable people to obtain outcomes that are meaningful to them. Our committed practitioners receive regular training and they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to enable each individual to have positive and meaningful life experiences. All staff are involved in changing the culture of supporting people into a more inclusive, independence-focused style of support - where people are encouraged to be partners in, not recipients of their service delivery. Benefits Access to Educational Support Scheme Company pension with company contribution (including income protection and death-in-service benefits) Employee Assistance Programme Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (dependant on service) Up to 27 days of Annual leave Bike to Work scheme Training and development (CPD) Option to join the Health Service credit union We currently have the following Location Manager vacancy in North Kildare. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidates to bring their skills and talents to Gheel and to move your career to the next level. Location Manager - Residential Services-- Full-Time (1.00 WTE) - Permanent - Railpark Team This service is currently based across three community based residential homes in North Kildare to include Kilcock, Kilshanroe and Maynooth which currently supports 4 individuals. The Manager will mentor and lead staff teams to promote the wellbeing of those supported, across all locations ensuring that they achieve a high quality of life. The Manager will partnership with individuals supported to help them achieve purposeful and meaningful visions for their lives, supporting the residents to build their capacity and champion interdependence. They will empower and promote personal development, and focus on meaningful service delivery, within the context of the quality-of-life model both in their homes and within their community. The successful candidate will pursue and promote initiatives which promote independence, personal and social development, education & employment possibilities and leisure groups within the context of a Quality Framework. They will audit and oversee that the relevant documentation is maintained within the team, to ensure that practical resources and strategies are implemented to support a person with Autism's communication and thinking. Assessment documentation for social, healthcare and personal development must also be maintained, ensuring that details collated are of value and then utilised to support and develop progress plans. The Manager will also be responsible for roster administration and related responsibilities such as leave and payroll submissions. Location managers will support high quality service delivery through day to day management, induction, probation, supervision and appraisal. The Manager will liaise with relevant multidisciplinary groups to support and progress each individual to ensure that each reach their full potential. The Manager will oversee the three HIQA registered residential homes within this team to ensure standards and guidelines are upheld within the Designated Centre. The successful candidate will report to the Regional Manager and will work as an integral part of the Regional Team. Qualifications and Experience Requirements: Essential Qualifications for this post: Third level Qualification in Social Care or a related discipline Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and use of internet and email Full Clean Drivers license Have access to their own Vehicle Four years recent experience in the social care/disability sector You must be eligible for CORU Desirable: Management Qualification Experience in a similar role Experience managing staff and possess the confidence to resolve issues as they arise at local level Experience managing budgets for their household as agreed by the Finance Dept Manage the rolling rosters and allocate staff as per service needs or requirements A knowledge of HIQA regulations, New Directions guidelines and relevant legislation Ability to support and drive change management Confidence and experience negotiating and liaising with external stakeholders Desirable Experience: Experience of Adult Safeguarding Have knowledge and experience supporting people with Autism. Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the Gheel Autism Services CLG Grade V Clerical pay scale point 1: €46,161 - point 6: €54,082 (LSI; €55,856 per annum based on working a 39-hour week. There will be 27 days/210.6 hours of annual leave for this post. To apply for this position please, submit your cover letter and up to date CV or visit the Current Vacancies section on our website Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on the evidence outlined in their C.V. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled. The closing date for receipt of all completed applications is Wednesday, 6th of November 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. Garda Vetting is a requirement of the recruitment process.