Deputy Manager, Under 18s Residential Services, Dalkey
Location: Dalkey
Contract: Full-Time, 1 year Fixed Term Contract
The purpose of this role is to work as part of a team, within the u18s residential care services providing support and therapeutic care to young people aged 13-17 who are out of home in a medium to long-term residential setting. To assist the Manager in providing effective leadership and supervision to the team.
Benefits: 25 days Annual Leave & 3 Concession Days, 7% Employer Pension Contribution, Maternity Top Up 26 Weeks, Tax-Saver Scheme, Education Assistance Policy, Paid Sick Leave policy, Premium rates for unsocial hours
Supports: Employee Assistance Program, Reflective Practice, Supervision, Well being initiatives including monthly meditations
What you will do:
* Work within the framework of the overall objectives of Focus Ireland.
* To lead a team in adhering to the National Standards for Children's Residential Centres.
* To effectively respond to the changing needs and challenges of the client group.
* To attend meetings and represent the team and the agency at external liaisons and to facilitate team meetings, team training and support sessions as required.
* To lead the team in providing a safe welcoming environment for young people aged 13-17 who are out of home, including provision of basic care needs such as household duties.
* To work in close co-operation with other teams in Focus Ireland, Community Care Social Work Services and other Statutory and Voluntary Agencies as deemed appropriate.
* To oversee that daily logs, case notes and other information is recorded as required by the National Standards for Children's Residential Centres.
* To participate in daily handovers and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the unit.
* To share supervision of Social Care Leaders, Social Care Workers, Students and Graduate with the Manager.
* To be responsible for conducting the performance reviews and for monitoring the performance of the staff being supervised by him/her. (Appraisals to also be signed off by the Manager and Head of Youth Services).
* To participate in the administrative functions of the project, such as Softworks, the Rota, Petty Cash as required by the Manager.
* To participate in the on-call system.
* In the absence of the Manager the Deputy Manager will take on the duties and responsibilities of the Manager to ensure the smooth running of the project.
* To implement the policies and procedures of the centre and the agency in collaboration with the Manager and the Head of Youth Services.
* To engage in supervision sessions on a regular basis with the Manager.
* To participate in relevant training and development courses as agreed with your manager.
* To undertake such other duties as might be reasonably assigned from time to time in consultation with the Manager.
* To be vigilant to any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager or Health & Safety Representative.
What you will need:
* Relevant third level degree in the area of social care i.e. youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology
* A minimum of 3 years full-time work experience at social care grade with children/young persons.
* Previous management experience.
* A working knowledge of the impact of childhood adversity on adolescents.
* A working knowledge and insight into the issues (e.g. substance misuse) that affect young people, in particular adolescents who have or are experiencing homelessness.
* Ability to manage and support young people in crisis who present with challenging behaviours based upon Focus Irelands values and principles of best practice.
* Experience of working in partnership with multidisciplinary teams to holistically meet the needs of young people.
* A working knowledge and understanding of the supervision and performance review process.
* A working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection, and responses to concerns.
* A high standard of written communication.
* Teamwork and team support.
* Flexible and reliable.
* Supervisory experience.
* A working knowledge and understanding of the National Standards for Children's Residential Centres. (Desirable)
* A working knowledge and understanding of therapeutic crisis intervention model. (Desirable)
Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
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