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BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM MANAGER (CNM2/Social Care Manager 2) CRUACHAN SERVICES (Strokestown, Elphin, Ballinagare, Tulsk areas) JOB REF: 1116/2024R A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Team Manager Appointments within the Cruachan Services will be made over the next 6 months. Brothers of Charity Services Ireland provide day, residential and respite community-based services using a person centered approach to meet the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their local community. Our aim is to provide a quality service that promotes the independence and potential of each individual we support at all stages of their lives. As our service numbers increase we are looking to expand our service Management Team. The successful candidate will be involved in developing existing services through supporting the local staff teams. The Team Manager will have Person In Charge (PIC) responsibilities and duties. The Role: The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the team, actively coordinating the team to ensure the development of person-centred services as agreed on the Service Plan for each Service Area. The role is supernumerary. The Team Manager will support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of specified locations of the service. With Person In Charge responsibilities, the Team Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the service meets the regulations as laid out in the Health Act 2007. The successful candidate will work closely with the Service Coordinator/ Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget, and will be a proactive members of the Cruachan management team. Reporting To/ Responsible To: Service Coordinator /Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Candidates must have - A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or BA in Applied Social Studies/Social Care (registered with or eligible to register with CORU by November 2025) with a minimum of 3 years postgraduate relevant experience in leadership and management. An appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management is a necessary requirement of the post. If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification, a commitment to obtaining the qualification prior to taking up the post will be required. Proven operational experience in the provision of Services for people with an Intellectual Disability is essential. A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Experience of working in a person-centred service supporting people with intellectual disabilities, complex health needs, and experience of supporting individuals with challenging behaviour is essential. Practical working knowledge of, and experience of working within, the 2007 Health Act and subsequent HIQA regulations and Standards is highly desirable. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a high degree of practical leadership, communication and team working skills. The successful candidates must be flexible and dynamic individuals who can relate to people in a range of situations, as well as demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of public accountability as they apply in the health service. Proficiency in computer skills and on line data management systems are also essential. Working Hours: For nursing grades a 75 hours fortnight applies as per HR Circular 018/2022. For Social Care Manager 2 grade the working hours will be 78 hours per fortnight. It is envisaged that this post will primarily be Monday to Friday with contracted hours of work liable to change between the hours of 8am 8pm. Some weekend work may be required. An on-call commitment on a 7 day rostered basis is an essential requirement of the post. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. CNM2 or Social Care Manager 2. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidate i.e. CNM2 or Social Care Manager 2. Skills: Leadership Intellectual Disability IT Skills communication interersonal Benefits: Paid Parental Leave EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Work/Life Balance Pension Scheme Learning and development opportunities E-Learning & Development Portal