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Job Description
A Person In Charge is sought for a management role at Lotus Care Services, overseeing respite and residential services for children and adults, ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and best practice in disability services.
Lotus Care Services is a provider of respite and residential services for children and adults. As a Person In Charge, you will be responsible for the management of the service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective care to service users.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the service, ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and best practice in disability services.
- Develop and implement staff rotas, ensuring adequate staffing levels at all times.
- Ensure all relevant records and documentation are kept up to date, in line with legislation and HIQA requirements.
- Facilitate and deliver training for staff, as required.
- Provide supervision and performance management for staff.
- Lead the team, developing a culture of quality and safety in service delivery.
- Ensure the service remains compliant with all relevant standards and regulations.
- Manage resources, including budgets for staffing and overheads.
- Ensure the health and safety of service users and staff, in line with legislation.
- Stay up to date with changes in legislation and regulations.
Requirements:
- Applicant must have an Applied Social Care Degree.
- A Management Qualification is also required.
- At least 3 years' experience as a team leader or supervisor in the disability sector.
- Proficient working knowledge of HIQA Standards and Health Act (2007) and associated regulations.
- Full driving licence.
Terms and Conditions:
- Contract: Permanent full-time role, working 39 hours per week.
- Probationary period of six months applies.
- Annual leave: 22 days per annum for a full-time post, and pro-rata for part-time posts.
- Garda Clearance and Policy Clearance required.
- Sick Pay: In line with National Legislation.