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Job Description
Regional Early Years Manager sought to support nationwide delivery and development of ELSAC Department, with a focus on compliance, quality assurance, and community engagement.
Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders, and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the National Manager in the implementation of Respond's strategic goals and ELSAC departmental strategic goals and KPIs.
- Line manage an allocated number of services in a defined geographical area.
- Lead a culture of compliance through mentorship and internal auditing.
- Collate the monthly report and submit it to the National Manager.
- Undertake community needs assessment for potential new and existing services to ensure service delivery is needs-led.
- Build relationships with and represent Respond to various external bodies, groups, and agencies.
- Mentor and coach direct reports through carrying out supervision, performance appraisals, and team-building events.
- Provide support in meeting the administrative requirements of companywide portals.
- Support services to operate within their approved Tusla registration.
- Participate in internal and external committees/groups that are focused on enhancing service provision.
- Negotiate with key stakeholders regarding funding, finance, and policy.
- Support evidence-based practice and outcomes through devising and implementing policies and procedures.
- Implement Complaints Procedure and Appeals.
- Act as Regional Designated Liaison Person and support the overall adherence to Respond's Child Safeguarding Policy.
- Ensure all information and data is collected, stored, managed, monitored, and accessed according to relevant policies and procedures and best practices.
- Risk management and ensuring the services comply with all health and safety legislation.
- Development of effective quality assurance measures, implementation, and evaluation of same.
Requirements:
- A relevant 3rd level qualification (L8) is essential.
- A minimum of five years working in not-for-profit Early Learning & School age sector.
- A minimum of three years of management experience in the early years sector.
- Proven track record in the development of Tusla-approved Early Years & School Age Sector.
- Proven track record in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Early Years policies & procedures.
- Experience of accessing appropriate funding streams for the establishment and operation of Childcare Facilities.
- Experience of social inclusion issues.
- Human Resources.
- Relationship building with external stakeholders.
- Excellent report-writing skills.
- Communication and presentation.
- Excellent administration skills.
- Leadership ability.
- Strong communication skills.
- Team Player - ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
- Excellent Attention to detail.
- Advocacy skills.
Additional Requirements:
- The full use of a car and driving licence is essential.
- Garda Vetting is required on an ongoing basis.