Job Description:
To manage and co-ordinate the delivery of a range of services (existing and planned) to children and families within Co Actions services, in line with identified needs and aligned to Co Action's Strategic Plan.
Main Responsibilities:
* Supports & Service Provision: To effectively lead and manage all aspects of service delivery within the Children Services, inclusive of all line management duties as assigned within the service.
* Manage and ensure the services in the area of responsibility, including but not limited to supports during the day, evenings and weekends, as identified in each persons individual plan, are operating in line with relevant Co Action policies.
* To act as the Person In Charge of the Childrens respite house.
* Ensure compliance with all HIQA monitored regulations and standards in designated respite and residential centres
HR Responsibilities:
* Carry out line management duties including regular communication and engagement with front line managers and leads, formal supervision, appraisals, development performance reviews, team building and retention/motivation initiatives.
* To develop, co-ordinate and manage the staff providing the allocated services in the catchment area and to ensure the provision of adequate support and supervision to Staff in line with Co Actions Policies
* Work with the Director and HR in the recruitment, selection, induction, training and ongoing professional development of staff.
Health, Safety & Risk Management Responsibilities:
* Be the responsible person for the Health & Safety for the service area of responsibility as set out in the Safety Statement.
* Ensure the Health, Safety and Risk management requirements, as per relevant organisational policies and procedures and legislation are in place, managed and regularly reviewed within the area (s) of assignment.
Financial Management Responsibilities:
* Manage the overall budgets for the area of responsibility as a whole and approve purchase orders and invoices as per the organisations policies and Standard Operating Procedures as they are developed and implemented.
* With the support and guidance of the Director of Services and Finance Manager ensure there are appropriate financial management systems in place to manage the income and expenditure of the area of responsibility.
This is a 35 hour per week post. Annual Leave 25 days per annum. Pension scheme Paid maternity and paternity leave Sick Leave Income Protection Healthy Bunny Long service days Staff Savings scheme Each candidate must have their own means of transport and a full driving licence. Located in or able to travel to areas around West Cork.