About Sánas
Sánas is a growing company providing an alternative respite service for children and young adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. Through our centres we provide a range of relaxing and engaging activities, as well as supporting engagement in local amenities.
Job Purpose.
The Assistant Service Manager will support the Senior Service Manager who is responsible for the provision of a quality alternative day respite service between our Balbriggan and Jamestown centres.
As a key member of the senior team, the Assistant Service Manager will demonstrate managerial and leadership skills, working collaboratively with Senior Service Manager, Team Leads, Direct Support Workers and Allied Health Professionals. This role involves communication and collaboration with families to ensure efficient and effective care of their children. The Assistant Service Manager will work alongside the Senior Service Manager to oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development.
The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of change necessary to achieve organisational objectives.
Essential Criteria
* Hold a third level (level 8) qualification in social care, nursing or other relevant healthcare degree.
* Have experience in managing staff teams.
* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the development and delivery of a comprehensive service, meeting a full range of key targets and making significant improvements
* Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders internal and external to achieve successful outcomes
* A proactive hands on 'can do' attitude
* Demonstrable capability in change management
* Previous experience in a respite environment is highly desirable for this role
This role comes with a competitive salary that will be based on experience. The position is a Job Sharing position with a specific purpose contract for 6 months .The successful candidate will be employed 16 hours per week. Week 1 the rostered work hours will be Thursday and Friday, for week 2 the working week will be Monday & Tuesday. The position will involve travel between our Balbriggan and Finglas centres.
The successful applicant can expect to join a dynamic team committed to achieving the best outcomes for the children and young people we care for.
Full job description available on request.
For informal enquiries, please contact Sandra Keogh- Director of ALternative Respite on
Job Types: Part-time, Specified-purpose
Contract length: 6 months
Expected hours: 16 per week
Work Location: In person