Job Title:
Ard na Mara Respite Services Coordinator
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The Ard na Mara Respite Services Coordinator is a key position within our organization, responsible for the overall management of our residential respite services for adults. This includes ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and implementing Enable Ireland policies and procedures supporting best care and practice in disability services.
This role requires a highly motivated individual with a strong background in nursing and management. The successful candidate will have experience working with individuals with disabilities and their families, as well as a proven track record in staff supervision, training, and development.
Main Responsibilities:
* Manage the overall operation of the residential respite service
* Ensure compliance with HIQA standards and regulations
* Implement Enable Ireland policies and procedures to support best care and practice
* Supervise and develop staff teams to deliver high-quality services
* Lead the management and monitoring of risk, safeguarding, and health and safety across adult respite and day services
Required Qualifications and Skills:
* Registered Nurse with AN Bord Altranais (NMBI)
* Recognized validated University Degree or equivalent qualification in Nursing
* Minimum 5 years post-qualification full-time experience in nursing
* Minimum 3 years' experience working at a senior level or in a supervisory capacity
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to provide staff supervision, training, and development
* Knowledge of HIQA Guidance for the Assessment of Centres for persons with Disabilities, regulations, and inspection requirements
Benefits:
* Excellent internal and external training opportunities
* Generous annual leave entitlements
* Flexible working arrangements
* Long service reward scheme
* Pension benefits
Please note that due to the large volume of applications, we are not able to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.