Residential Services Assistant Manager Opportunity
We are seeking a highly capable and empathetic individual to join our team as an Assistant Manager in Residential Services. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and their families.
About the Role:
* This is a permanent position, working 26 hours per week.
* You will be responsible for delivering on the vision for people you support through their daily lives.
* Working with a number of people and their families, you will support them in their respective homes and local community, while also managing staff rosters and day-to-day operational management.
* You will build and develop capacity within staff teams linked to the individuals and other supports to ensure delivery and implementation of supports.
* Developing a circle of support around the individuals is essential.
Candidate Requirements:
* A genuine understanding and interest in working alongside people to effect positive opportunities and change in their lives.
* The ability to listen, see, and respectfully advocate for and on behalf of the individual with regard to their needs, preferences, rights, and dreams.
* Excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of teamwork with the motivation to deliver high-quality facilitation, working alongside individuals, their families, and other disciplines.
* Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively.
* Ability to lead a team of staff, including compiling rosters.
* Experience working in an Autism Informed Manner and Experience working in a person and family centered manner.
* Flexibility required from time to time to respond to service demands.
* Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations is essential.
Qualification Details:
* An appropriate 3rd level qualification in Social Care, or equivalent (minimum level 7) - please note your qualification must be eligible for CORU registration.
* Qualification in people management is an advantage.
Other Requirements:
* A full driver's license is essential.
* All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks.
* All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary.
* Pension and Life Insurance Scheme.
* Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement.
* Premiums including anti-social payments on residential rosters.
* Dedicated learning and development opportunities.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Staff initiatives such as Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme, Sick pay scheme.
Salary Scale: Social Care Worker Pay Scale (Scale Range €33,863 - €50,954 per annum).
Health Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to this post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.