Centre Manager/Person in Charge, Cahersiveen Day Service (20 hours per week)
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About the Association
Kerry Parents & Friends Association is a voluntary organisation committed to the delivery of life enhancing services and supports, responding to needs, wishes, and choices of people with an intellectual disability, connected to support networks in their communities. In our work with people and families, we endeavour to deliver our supports in a person and family centred way. All those who work for and on behalf of the Association, and those who use our services, have a right to be treated with dignity, courtesy and respect at all times.
As a Section 39 organisation, KPFA operates its own pay scales. Annual increments are awarded up to the maximum point of the relevant scale.
Position Details
Post: Centre Manager/Person in Charge - Cahersiveen Day Service
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (20 hours per week)
Location: Cahersiveen, Co Kerry.
Roster (example): Mon: 09:00 - 16:30 / Tues & Thurs: 09:00 - 16:00
The Role
Cahersiveen community programme supports eight adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. The primary function of this role is to lead, manage and develop high quality day services focusing on capacity building, training and employment options in line with the Association's values and standards.
The Day Services Manager, working in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, will ensure that the services and supports being delivered by the Association are developed in response to the needs of the people using the services and their families.
Responsibilities
Manage and develop high quality day services focusing on the principles of Person Centred Supports, Social Inclusion, Advocacy and Rights.
Implementation of the HSE New Directions Policy across the Cahersiveen Day Service through the development of new opportunities as part of a change management plan.
Responsibility for the delivery of assessed support needs for all people accessing the Cahersiveen Day Services.
Ensure that the overall staffing needs of the day services are met within budget.
Lead recruitment and interview procedures of new employees.
Lead and support staff teams including staff supervision, rotas, team meetings, debriefing, and training.
Ensure the ongoing training and development of all staff in the day service and to be willing to give training wherever suitable and relevant.
Liaise and actively participate with management and staff to foster and develop a consistent standard across the Cahersiveen day service location.
Ensure appropriate liaison between people supported, their network of support, family members and other professionals where applicable.
Ensure consistent planning and high standards of service provision for the people supported.
Ensure the service objectives are set and reviewed regularly with a view to improving and developing the service.
Establish, maintain and monitor standards of performance for all aspects of the service appointed, including the involvement and consultation of the people receiving support.
Manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of promoting the dignity of risk while ensuring the safety, welfare and quality of life for those supported by the service.
Ensure compliance with Association policies and procedures, National legislation, New Directions.
Co-ordination of multidisciplinary supports such as psychology, behaviour support, sensory integration, and ensure implementation of recommendations.
Manage the smooth operation of the transport for the day services.
Ensure appropriate resources are available for quality service provision.
Maintain regular communication with the individual’s family or network of support through formal and informal means.
Process and follow up on referrals to the service from HSE, other services and families.
Engage with other external stakeholders to promote and develop opportunities for people we support to engage in valued roles in their community.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Level 7 or higher qualification in Social Care, Nursing (RNID preferred), or another relevant health/social care discipline (Level 8 desirable).
Formal management qualification in health or social care (minimum Level 6, e.g., Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Leadership or Management).
At least three years’ management or supervisory experience in the sector, which must include the supervision of staff and volunteers.
Demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
For Nursing Applicants: Must be registered, in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) at the time of application, and must maintain active annual registration for the duration of employment.
For Social Care Applicants: Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date, hold a professional registration, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
For Health Professionals: Must be registered, with the relevant professional registration board under CORU and maintain active registration for the duration of employment.
Have a suitable standard of professional attainments.
Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office).
Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems.
An excellent knowledge of statutory regulations, standards, the role of a person in charge and Health Act 2007.
Good understanding of HR processes including grievances, disciplinaries, people management, communication and engagement.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of flexibility.
A proven ability to lead and support teams.
Experience of commitment to promoting community presence and ability to demonstrate problem solving skills.
Must have experience of using alternative communication methods.
Previous experience and understanding of how to support individuals with very specific and clinical support requirements and a clear understanding of the importance of working in line with written protocols and guidelines is desirable.
Other Requirements
Applicants must hold a full driver’s licence, have proven driving experience, and be willing to drive Association vehicles. Regarding use of own vehicle for work purposes, applicants must ensure it is roadworthy and covered by valid business insurance (or be willing to obtain business use insurance).
Applicants must have the necessary authorisation to work in Ireland and will be asked to provide supporting documentation during the recruitment process.
Highly Desirable
Post-Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree in a relevant discipline.
Senior management experience in Disability Services or a related sector.
Employee Benefits
Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking, Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training.
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact the Assistant Director of Services at 064-6632742 or by email to sheila.doyle@kpfa.ie.
Equality
Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Part-time
Job Function
Management
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