Job Description
Seeking a Person In Charge to oversee the day-to-day management of a Community, ensuring a safe environment where individuals can enjoy an excellent quality of life and achieve their ambitions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and planning all aspects of the service to meet Health Information & Quality Authority standards, providing leadership to the Community, managing staff effectively, and ensuring the Community operates effectively and sustainably.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and plan all aspects of the service to meet Health Information & Quality Authority standards.
- Provide leadership to the Community.
- Manage staff effectively.
- Ensure the Community operates effectively and sustainably.
- Serve as a model of social enterprise and community building involving disabled adults.
- Support delivery of the organisations mission, vision, and values.
- Comply and positively promote the CCOI competency framework through behaviors in the workplace.
- Engage with residents to shape and develop support.
- Develop appropriate relationships with the HSE, external partners, and other agencies to promote collaboration.
- Generate opportunities and support the future plans and possibilities for the Community.
- Be conscious of health and safety matters in the workplace.
Requirements:
- Minimum of a Level 7 on the QQI Framework BA in Social Care Studies, Social Care Management, or equivalent relevant qualification in Health or Social Care.
- Postgraduate qualification ideally in Social Care Management or Management Qualification.
- At least 3 years of senior supervisory/management experience at a similar level of responsibility including demonstrable experience in strategic planning.
- At least 5 years experience in the health/social care or voluntary sector.
- Excellent understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral levels in relation to Social Care within disability services.
- Proven ability in maintaining an information system for the recording and retrieval of accurate information/records.
- Worked with vulnerable adults or children in an environment that promotes their rights, safety, and well-being.
- Excellent working knowledge of HIQA Regulations and Standards and the relevant regulatory framework.
- Effective line management and people management skills.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding requirements including Trust in Care and Childrens First.
About Our Client:
Our client is a thriving and long-established organization dedicated to assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities and other special needs across Ireland.
They are committed to making a meaningful impact and providing extensive support services.