Job Description
Programmes Director (Social Care Management and Online programmes) The Programmes Director has responsibility for the effective day-to-day running, management and on-going development of all aspects of his/her assigned area in compliance with QA requirements. We would welcome hearing from you if you are a self-starter with a career interest in the delivery of higher and/or further education provision in disability and health related areas and if you meet the following criteria: Essential: ? A L7/L8 degree in social care or sufficiently relevant area (must be CORU registered or complete registration with 6 months of appointment) ? A postgraduate qualification in management or other relevant area OR currently studying for a relevant post graduate qualification ? A minimum of five years experience in a management role in a relevant area of social care ? Excellent people management skills and competencies ? Excellent organisational, team-working and interpersonal skills ? Excellent online learning development and implementation skills (including the ability to work with Articulate and Moodle) ? Competence in information/data analysis, synthesis, summarising and presentation including report writing ? Must be able to drive and have access to a car for work purposes. Highly Desirable: ? Qualification/experience in the areas of Educational Technology/Instructional Design ? Understanding /experience of accreditation system(s) and programmes particularly under Quality Qualifications Ireland (QQI) ? Understanding of education and training within a large organisation as a way to support staff development and attain organisational objectives and strategy ? An in-depth understanding of the Irish framework of qualifications (NFQ) and its linkage to other frameworks internationally ? Relevant experience of working in Quality Assurance in an academic setting ? Competence in the management and operation of Information Management Systems (IMS) and or database(s) including data protection What we can offer: ? Specialist mentoring and coaching for the right applicant with evident potential and who is building their skill and expertise in this area. ? Opportunity to work in a modern, inclusive and friendly environment. ? Continuous education and career pathway development. ? Pension and Sick Pay Scheme. ? Work/Life balance (home-working in line with HSE policy). ? Free on-site parking. ? Employee wellbeing supports. ? Cycle to Work Scheme. Informal enquiries to: Raymond Watson, Assistant College Director at the Open Training College at raymond.wats Salary Scale: The successful candidate will be paid in line with the HSE Consolidated Pay scale for Social Care Leader: 7 point scale € (June 2024) Applicants without public sector experience will be placed on point 1 of the pay scale. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that a six-month panelwill be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled. ABOUT: St. Michaels House (SMH) provides services and support to people with disabilities, primarily with intellectual disabilities (ID) and/or Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and their families and supporters in the greater Dublin area. Currently, we provide a range of services and supports to over 2300 service users, including 1366 children with complex needs. We employ over 1800 staff across a range of roles and grades; direct support workers, social care workers and leaders, persons in charge, nurses, doctors, managers, clinical staff, administration, ICT, transport, education and training and maintenance. (See (Links Not Allowed)). The Open Training College (OTC), Goatstown, D.14 is a commercial third-level institution established by St. Michaels House in 1992. The College delivers a range of accredited (QQI) and non-accredited courses (blended/online) for the disability, health related and human service sector. (see (Links Not Allowed)). The Open Training College is wholly owned by St. Michael's House, Dublin. Skills: Management education technology LMS