The Brothers of Charity Services in Ireland provide a variety of services and supports to over 6,500 people with an intellectual disability or autism, and their families, throughout Counties Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Limerick, Roscommon, Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford.
The supports, which include residential, respite, day, host families, home based, and multidisciplinary, are provided by nearly 6,000 staff with a variety of professional backgrounds and experience.
Skills and AttributesTeam ManagementCommunicationLeadershipDescriptionBROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION
CLARIN SERVICES, CLARINBRIDGE, CO. GALWAY
JOB REF: 177/2024E
Clarin Services 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 Team Manager will have Person in Charge (PIC) responsibility for one Designated Centre.
The Role:The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the teams, actively coordinating the teams to ensure the development of person-centred services.
The Team Manager will work with and support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of the 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 candidates will work closely with the Service Coordinator/Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and effectively within the agreed budget, and will be proactive members of the Clarin Services management team.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills:Candidates must have:
A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Health Sector (e.g.
Nursing qualification RNID desirable) and a current Live Register Certificate from NMBI with a minimum of 3 years postgraduate relevant experience in leadership and management.An appropriate qualification in Health Care Management is desirable.
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.Experience of working directly 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.High degree of practical leadership, communication and team working skills.Flexibility and dynamism to relate to people in a range of situations and a commitment to the principles of public accountability as they apply in the health service.A full clean manual Driving Licence, qualifying you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads, and use of your own car is essential.Fluency in verbal and written English is essential.Proficiency in computer skills and online data management systems are also essential.Working Hours:A 75 hours fortnight applies as per HR Circular 018/2022.
The duty roster will be based on a 14-day duty roster.
As this is a management role, it is envisaged that this post will primarily be Monday to Friday with contracted hours of work liable to change between 8am – 9pm.
Some weekend work and occasional night duty cover will be required.
The post holder will work some hours on the floor but this post will become a full supernumerary management post as the service grows.
An on-call commitment covering Clarin and other East Sector Service Areas based on a 7-day rostered rotational basis is an essential requirement of the post.
Leave and Remuneration:Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates (i.e.
CNM2).
Remuneration is based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates (i.e.
CNM2).
A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the posts, and employment may be terminated during this period if the appointee is found unsuitable.
The probation period may be extended at the Employer's discretion.
The post is temporary, full-time fixed term for one year and is pensionable.
Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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