GALRO (guardian ad litem and rehabilitation office) have over 20 years experience as a leading Social Care provider in Ireland.
GALRO provide supervision in the community, independent living support services, respite services and residential services for vulnerable people of all ages, including children or adults with challenging behaviour and / or disability.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Respite Manager to join our team in Mullingar, Co.
Westmeath.
Job Title: Respite Manager
Location: Co.
Westmeath
Reporting to: Service Manager
Hours: 39 Hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Candidate will:
Be of good character.
Hold a third level qualification in Social Care Practice.
Have experience in a supervisory or management role (preferred).
Have experience managing/ working in a regulated respite setting (preferred).
Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills.
Be proficient at managing records.
Have an understanding of up to-date best practices in rehabilitation, care and support services.
Have an in-depth knowledge of legislation, regulatory and practice guidelines pertaining to residential/respite care for adults and children with disabilities.
Have the ability to give professional guidance, advice and support to the staff team.
Be self-motivated to strive for the highest standards in social care.
Responsibilities:
Support front line staff to provide and maintain the highest standard of person centred care.
Supervise, support and ensure accurate records are completed by staff/clinicians, in compliance with regulations and in accordance with the organisations care management system, Epic Care.
Assess support needs in consultation with the Service Manager and multi- disciplinary professionals working with each service user.
Support the Service Manager to manage admissions and discharges in line with the organisations policies and procedures.
Supervise, monitor and audit systems in place to support service users and uphold their rights- to ensure their safety, security, dignity and general welfare at all times.
Devise rosters, complete time and attendance records.
Provide supervision to the staff team.
Provide in house training to staff and ensure all staff have access to mandatory training courses online.
Be part of the organisations on call roster, on- call out of hours (rotational basis).
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Education:
Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
Supervisory: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person