Position Description: To co-ordinate the day-to-day service delivery of the Saol Anois Day Services in line with New Directions Policy together with co-ordinating continuous improvement plans as appropriate.
Department Name: HSE Vocational Training & Adult Day Services, Festina Lente (herein referred to as ‘Services’)
Reporting to: Vocational Training & Day Services Manager
Based at: The primary base for the position will be in our HQ at Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Co Wicklow (relocating to Kilpedder, Co. Wicklow in 2 to 4 years), however role will also operate from different Festina Lente Day Service Locations (can vary based on programme activity and service member needs)
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent, 39hr week (Monday to Friday)
Position Goals: To ensure the effective and efficient supervision of the team members within Day Services, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and service innovation
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Day Service Programme:
* To co-ordinate the day-to-day service delivery of the Saol Anois Day Services in line with New Directions Policy together with co-ordinating continuous improvement plans as appropriate.
* To ensure programmes are planned, delivered, reviewed and continuously developed in line with New Directions Policy.
* Review timetables and programmes where appropriate.
* Co-ordinating and leading the team in achieving strategic planning goals as they relate to the Adult Day Services.
* Key working responsibilities of a small group of service members
Day Services Supervision:
* To ensure that the men and women of the Adult Day Service have access to supports for maximising independence, learning, education and employment,
* To ensure that weekly timetables are developed in conjunction with staff ensuring maximum efficiency in the context of available resource,
* Ensuring behaviour support plans are developed and updated as appropriate,
* Overseeing the timetabling of person-centred planning meetings and progress reports,
* Ensuring that there are effective communications in place to support the smooth running of the Day Services,
* Ensuring maximum efficiency of available resources.
* Prepare a quarterly programme status update report for the Vocational Training and Day Services Manager.
Supervision/Staffing
* Supervising and leading the team of community connectors, maintaining their work schedules and bi-weekly reporting on progress,
* Mentoring and encouraging the team in terms of their personal performance as it pertains to Day Services Programme Delivery,
* Support the recruitment and training of the team of community connector including probation assessment reviews, performance assessments and identifying skills development as part of team growth.
Resource Management
* Managing resources effectively, including the day-to-day petty cash management in accordance with financial control procedures,
* Co-ordination and usage of vehicles including the overseeing of vehicle maintenance.
Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
* Conduct ongoing programme monitoring and evaluation including regular internal programme audits as well as identifying areas for continuous improvement,
* Identify and collect data to measure outcomes, prepare reports as requested,
* Contribute to the development of quality assurance systems and procedures,
* Participate in committees as directed by Vocational Training and Day Services Manager.
* Ensure all programme files are maintained to a high standard and in compliance with HSE and data protection regulatory requirements
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
* Build strong relationships with Service members, families, and caregivers, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction.
* Partner with referral sources, community organisations, and healthcare providers to enhance service offerings and continuity of care.
Training and Development
* Carry out an identification of learner needs with each Service Member as part of their Person-Centred plan.
* Source and co-ordinate cost effective training and development opportunities as required to support of social independence,
* In collaboration with the Vocational Day Services Manager, identify programmes to support the ongoing skills development of team members
Health & Safety
* Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to service members’ care or wellbeing,
* Complete incident reporting and near miss events,
* Complete and review risk assessments, including the development of a positive risk management plan for service members,
* Adhere to all HSE policies and procedures and to all relevant Health & Safety legislation.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
* Proven experience of team supervision, especially in a dynamic environment.
* Proven experience of day services programmes that support people with disabilities or those experiencing social and/or economic exclusion in line with the National Framework of Qualifications or similar,
* Proven experience of the implementation and evaluation of behaviour support plans
* Strong ability to empower individuals, promoting independence and person-centred decision-making.
Education and experience
* An appropriate third level qualification in a related field e.g. health and social services, disability management, allied health and social care, special education and/or specialist training etc.
* Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and individuals with a range of support needs to include behaviours of concern,
* Desirable: Experience with EASI Tool (Evaluation, Action and Service Improvement), in terms of continuous quality improvement under the New Directions policy.
* Full and clean Irish driving licence
Work Authorisation: Ireland, required
Benefits of Employment:
Compensation: The salary will be commensurate with experience.
Benefits Include:
* 23 days’ annual leave
* Access to a Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) scheme
* Access to professional training and continuous development programmes.
* Access to Educational Support
* Bike to work scheme
* On-site parking
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Equal Opportunities Statement: Festina Lente is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse and underrepresented communities.
FESTINA LENTE CHILD PROTECTION POLICY / GARDA VETTING / MANDATORY DECLARATION Garda Vetting for all employees and volunteers is compulsory and those candidates invited for interview will be asked to complete a Garda Vetting form for submission at that time. The successful candidate will be provided with a copy of the Festina Lente Child Protection Policy and will be required to sign their acceptance of the contents of this document. A Mandatory Declaration Form must be signed in advance of commencement of employment.
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