Job Opportunity
About Us
We are a leading provider of services to children and young adults in the care and disability sectors. Our company operates nationwide, comprising of community care, fostering, and residential care.
We provide residential, respite, outreach, and day services to both children and adults with medium to profound disabilities. Our multidisciplinary team includes social care workers, nurses, and healthcare assistants supported by other professionals like psychologists, behavioural therapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists.
Our vision is that the people we support live meaningful lives through our high-quality model of care within a positive, collaborative, values-based culture. Our values are advocacy, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and human rights.
In this role, you will focus on continuous quality improvement initiatives, setting specific quality benchmarks, implementing best practices, and reviewing service outcomes to enhance satisfaction. You will also build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, foster a network of support, and develop strategies for creating high-performing teams.
This includes targeted training, mentoring, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to recruit and manage the team providing person-centered services. You will optimise operational efficiencies, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive sustainable growth and profitability.
You will also ensure a rights-based approach in service delivery, placing the supported individual at the centre of all decision making. Aligned with our vision, mission, and values, you will contribute to building brighter futures for service users.
Role Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will have a primary degree in social care or healthcare to honours level, meeting the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU. You will have a minimum of four years' experience at senior management level.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the disability sector, including residential care, ideally at a regional level. They will have a proven track record of managing teams of staff, experience in service set-up, and communication with HSE Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) personnel.
The candidate will be proactive and independent, with strong follow-up skills, competent in combining day-to-day service provision with developing and implementing a strategic direction for the service.
Core Competencies
* Human Rights Focused
* Quality Management & Compliance
* Strategic Financial Management
* Leading & Deciding
* Organising & Executing
* Analysing & Interpreting
* Adapting & Coping
* Collaboration & Person-Centred
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Income protection policy
Generous annual leave
Orchard Values Champion Awards
Excellent staffing ratios
EAP Scheme
Dedicated team and access to a knowledgeable multidisciplinary team