Position: Person In Charge (PIC) / Social Care Leader

Reports to: Service Manager

Location: Kilkenny – Ireland

Salary: up to €57,000

Position Overview:

Abbreviated, full job description will be provided on application.

A Social Care Manager (Person in Charge) is required to fill this full-time post. To fill this post, you will need a strong management and leadership background, experience of working with people with intellectual disability offering person centered support. You will require a sound understanding of regulatory requirements; have skills to lead the safe support to residents within a complex residential environment. You will have strong business skills and be qualified in social care. You will need to be committed to personal development and working as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

· Report regularly to the national Senior Management Team (SMT) on the functioning of, and developments, within the organisation.

· Provide leadership to the team and line management to those working within the management group ensuring they have the skills, knowledge, resources and motivation to fulfill their responsibilities and are able to similarly manage and support members of their work group.

· Ensure the business unit maintains excellent working relationships with the HSE and the requirements of its Service Agreement. That it complies with HIQA standards and reporting requirements. That it demonstrates continuous Improvement through review and audit.

· To 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 the company’s ethos and values ensuring the appropriate and up to date policies and procedures in place to meet regulatory requirements.

· 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 and fulfill the reporting requirements of funders, regulators, and the SMT.

· Ensure the Community investigates and respond to complaints, including adult and child protection concerns, in line with organizational policies and procedures.

· Ensure a high quality of life for individuals in the community, clarity of goals and aims through good quality assessments, person centered (personal) plans, health promotion, reviews, support plans (care plans) and personal risk assessments as appropriate.

· Ensure the staffing levels and skills mix meet the dependency needs of residents and other persons supported and ensure staff rosters are in place.

· To identify and address training needs within the community.

· 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.

· Ensure recruitment and management of staff and co-workers is in line with legislative and good practice requirements and follows policy and procedure.

· Ensure all staff receive regular supervision and annual appraisal.

· 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 polices and current laws and regulations.

· Ensure appropriate accounting procedures are in place for management of resident’s accounts and personal monies in keeping with their capacity and personal arrangements. Ensure effective safeguards are in place in respect of resident’s personal finances.

· 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..

· To attend meetings and training as required improving service delivery and further professional development.

Qualifications:

Ø 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.

Ø Post graduate qualification ideally in Social Care Management or Management Qualification.

Ø At least 3 years of senior management experience at a similar level of responsibility including demonstrative experience strategic planning

Ø At least 5 years’ experience in the health/social care or voluntary sector

We are open to speaking to people currently living in Ireland with the relevant requirements and may also be able to assist overseas / Expat workers looking to return to Ireland.

Please apply through the link provided or send your cv direct to linda@themurlingroup.comand we will come back to you as soon as possible to answer any queries or provide extra advice/information.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: €56,000.00-€57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Language training provided

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kilkenny, CO. Kilkenny: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person