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Job Description
Camphill Communities of Ireland seeks a Social Care Manager to lead the day-to-day management of a residential community providing support to adults with intellectual disabilities.
Job Description: Location: On site / Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time Sector and Subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Management / Senior Appointments Annual Fixed Salary: € 53,070.00 Person in Charge: Camphill Communities of Ireland About the Role: A Social Care Manager is required to fill this full-time post. The successful candidate will have a strong management and leadership background, experience of working with people with intellectual disability offering person-centered support. They will require a sound understanding of regulatory requirements, skills to lead the safe support to residents within a complex residential environment, and strong business skills. Key Responsibilities: • Report regularly to the national Senior Management Team on the functioning of, and developments, within the Community. • Provide strategic advice and guidance to the SMT and Regional Manager in respect of the Community's business. • Provide leadership to the Community and line management to those working within the management group. • Direct and control the work and resources of the Community collaboratively in accordance with the business plan and agreed policies and procedures of the Community. • Ensure the Community maintains excellent working relationships with the HSE and the requirements of its Service Agreement. • Ensure the Community complies with HIQA standards and reporting requirements. • Demonstrate continuous Improvement through review and audit. Operational Management: • Be accountable for the overall provision of service, work collaboratively and ensure all staff are fully supported to carry out their responsibilities. • Ensure that 'no tolerance' to abuse is the prevailing culture underpinning service and supports to people. • Ensure the highest quality service is delivered in a way that is aligned to Camphill's ethos and values. • Effectively manage change; develop, implement and review business plans annually following consultation with coworkers, and residents. • Ensure there is effective record-keeping, monitoring, reviewing and reporting in order to support the effective and orderly functioning of the Community and fulfill the reporting requirements of funders, regulators, and the SMT. • Have overall responsibility for the management of risk throughout the Community ensuring health and safety standards are met at all times. • Ensure the Community provides a safe, secure, and good quality of life for those living and supported by the Community. Staffing: • Ensure there is clear communication with all staff and there are appropriate and effective systems in place for engagement and consultation within the Community. • Ensure the staffing levels and skills mix meet the dependency needs of residents and other persons supported and ensure staff rosters are in place. • Identify and address training needs within the community. • Take part in the on-call system and provide cover when required. • Review staffing levels and skills mix regularly and change them as and when necessary to meet the assessed needs of each particular resident. • Ensure staffing levels are driven primarily by the need to achieve optimal health and quality of life outcomes for residents. Financial Stewardship: • Ensure appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place and followed. • Responsibility for preparation and agreement of the annual budget ensuring budgetary targets are met, revenue flows maximised and costs appropriately controlled. • Work with the Finance Department in developing annual budgets that support operating plans. • Prudently manage the organisation's resources within budget guidelines according to relevant policies and current laws and regulations. • Support the on-going financial viability of the Community through annual review of business strategy, reflecting the different elements of service provision. Residents and Others who Access Support from the Community: • Ensure work and engage with residents to shape and develop support that first and foremost meets and responds to their needs and aspirations. • Work within an intentional living approach that fosters citizenship, access to advocacy and the pursuit of personal fulfillment for people supported. Partnership Working and Networking: • 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. • Provide required returns and business information to CCoI and other partner agencies, including HIQA and HSE, in a timely manner. • Work closely with your colleagues nationally to share learning, develop material and maintain the spirit of Camphill. • Work and share with national Camphill communities to identify the key issues and learning that assist in development of CCoI. Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience: • A 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. • Post graduate qualification ideally in Social Care Management or Management Qualification. • At least 3 years of senior management experience at a similar level of responsibility including demonstrative experience strategic planning. • At least 5 years' experience in the health/social care or voluntary sector. What We Offer: • Competitive salary • Career progression opportunities • Work/life balance • Paid annual leave • Refer a friend scheme • Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling • Death in Service Benefit • Paid mandatory training • Paid travel expenses