Job Title: Person in Charge (Social Care Manager 1 / Clinical Nurse Manager 1)
Organisation: Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region
About the Role:
The Person in Charge will be responsible for ensuring that each person supported is provided with a person-centred approach, respecting their rights at all times. Emphasis will be placed on forming a team approach involving the person supported, families, key workers, advocates, and staff to ensure a meaningful quality of life for each person in their centre(s).
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, national legislation including Health Act 2007 and H.I.Q.A. regulations.
* Take on the duties of Person in Charge for a designated centre.
* Manage the day-to-day operations of the designated centre/centres, reflecting the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity, operating within agreed policies and procedures and ensuring that the individual needs of persons supported are being met by all workers therein.
Requirements:
* Professional Qualifications and Experience:
• Possess a level 7 or higher in Social care PLUS a level 8 in a health/management related 3rd-level qualification on the Quality & Qualifications (QQI) framework.
• OR Possess a nursing qualification PLUS a level 8 in a health/management related 3rd-level qualification on the Quality & Qualifications (QQI) framework.
• Possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Social Care Worker Registration Board, CORU And Must be eligible for registration on the Social Care Workers registration board with CORU from November 2023, must obtain such registration by November 2025 and must maintain such registration for the duration of employment in this role.
• If a qualified nurse maintain live annual registration in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) - An Brd Altranais Have a minimum 5 years' experience of working in residential services supporting adults with intellectual disability, autism and challenging behaviour is essential.
• Minimum 2 years management or supervisory experience.
• Possess or working towards a relevant management qualification.
• Post graduate training in Positive Behaviour Support is desirable Be flexible to meet the requirements of the service Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of flexibility is essential Have experience of using alternative communication methods is essential Previous experience and understanding of how to support individuals with very specific and clinical support requirements and a clear understanding of the importance of working in line with written protocols and guidelines is desirable Have experience of using a person centered planning system is essential.
• Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems Driving Licence Candidates must possess a full driving licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads as it is essential for the roles.
Working Hours:
The normal working hours will be 37.5/39 hours per week (depending on qualification), however, flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and nights are involved. Starting and finishing times will be as notified to the appointee from time to time by the line manager.