Residential Services Leader
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated leader to oversee our children's residential services in Cork. As a manager, you will be responsible for providing the highest standard of care to young people and ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and national standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership and Governance: Conduct evaluations of team member performance and provide feedback. Participate in Significant Event Reviews to promote learning and highlight best practices. Prepare and present reports and statistics as required.
* Care of Young People: Consult with young people, their families, team members, and external stakeholders to ensure individual care needs are met. Ensure young people participate in decisions affecting their lives.
* Safeguarding: Perform duties as a mandated person, immediately reporting all child protection concerns to Tusla. Act as Designated Liaison Person for the Centres, managing safeguarding concerns and associated risk assessments.
* Resource Management: Provide leadership and motivation to optimise service delivery by developing teams and promoting change management. Be involved in the hiring of staff, staff inductions, and onboarding in coordination with the HR Department.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* A minimum of 3 years in a management or supervisory role in the area Social Care.
* An appropriate qualification (Level 7 on the QQI scale or higher) in social care (that meets HIQA requirements for Person in Charge and the criteria to be registered with CORU).
* A QQI Level 6 qualification in leadership or working towards it.
Benefits:
* Maintain a high standard of documentation, including service user files in accordance with National Standards.
* Ensure the upkeep, cleanliness, and maintenance of the Centres and their facilities.
Others:
* Holistic support for young people, including their social, educational, recreational, and medical needs.
* Proficient ICT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Packages – Excel and Word, and familiarity with an email package, e.g., Outlook.
Criteria:
* Candidates must have a suitable standard of professional attainments.
* Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and management ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
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