Social Care Coordinator Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to lead a supportive living environment, empowering residents to live with dignity, autonomy, and inclusion in their communities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant, and person-centred living experience for residents. This involves the daily oversight of social care assistants, volunteers, and all aspects of residential operations ranging from health, wellbeing, and personal development of residents, to regulatory compliance and staff management.
Purpose of the Role
The Social Care Coordinator is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights, dignity, and choice of all residents. This includes supporting the development of self-advocacy and community participation.
Key Responsibilities
* Promote and protect the rights, dignity, and choice of all residents.
* Support the development of self-advocacy and community participation.
* Oversee personal plans, intimate care needs, and behaviour support strategies.
* Facilitate individual autonomy, skill development, and health management.
* Encourage social, vocational, and educational growth.
* Lead and support staff through supervision, performance management, and training.
* Ensure effective rosters, adherence to policies, and strong team culture.
* Maintain accurate records, reports, and manage communication with stakeholders.
* Oversee health appointments, medication management, safeguarding, and hygiene standards.
* Manage household budgets and resident finances.
* Ensure transparent documentation and involvement of residents in financial decisions.
Essential Requirements
* Level 7 QQI qualification in Social Care or equivalent in Health/Social Care.
* Minimum 1 year in a supervisory role within social care.
* Minimum 3 years' experience working with adults with disabilities.
* Strong understanding of HIQA regulations and national safeguarding standards.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams).
* Full driver's licence and own transport.
What's on Offer
1. Competitive salary with premiums for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
2. Career progression pathways.
3. Work-life balance initiatives.
4. Paid annual leave and mandatory training.
5. Employee Assistance Programme.
6. Refer-a-friend bonus.
7. Paid travel expenses.
8. Death in Service benefit.