Job Summary
Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading private healthcare providers, specialising in residential and supported living services for both children and adults with a range of complex support needs. We support people in reaching their full potential and living meaningful lives through the services we provide. We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will receive necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with people who use our service daily, and will contribute to enriching the lives of those we support.
Location: Co. Offaly, Ireland
Benefits Of Joining Nua Healthcare
* Company Pension
* Continuous Professional Development
* Fantastic development & career opportunities
* Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Education Assistance
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Bike to work Scheme
* Refer/Retain a friend bonus
* Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide
Job Objectives
We are seeking applications for the role of Person in Charge, who will support the Centre on a full-time contract. The role will suit experienced candidates with strong organisational and management skills, or candidates who wish to progress in their careers in a progressive organisation and are suitably qualified, skilled and experienced in managing a team in a social or healthcare setting and who will hold the necessary responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of the service with Nua Healthcare in line with relevant regulations. The Person in Charge will support with the delivery of duties within the Centre daily in line with regulations.
This Will Include The Following On a Day-to-day Basis
* To ensure Personal Plans, Risk Assessments and Behavioural Support Plans are up to date and that services are delivered to the highest possible quality and safety standards.
* The Person in Charge is responsible for providing the highest quality of care and support to people who use this service.
* The Person in Charge is responsible for meeting regulation compliance in accordance with Health ACT 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons with disabilities) Regulations 2013.
* The Person in Charge manages the staff team to provide support to people who use this service and coordinates input from other individuals such as members of the Clinical Team and other departmental supports as required.
* To provide mentorship and leadership to their team daily. Formal supervisions, appraisals and monthly team meetings also take place under the control and supervision of the Person in Charge.
* Overseeing the service as necessary, across shifts to ensure effective and efficient services are delivered within the centre.
* To be familiar with and adhere to the local safety statement, risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
* To be familiar with and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
* To maintain high infection control standards as directed by company policy and national best practice guidance for safety, health and welfare of service users, residents and staff.
* To be an active leader and role model of the team and contribute to an effective team.
* Organise and participate in meetings, reviews and committees as required.
* Seek and provide guidance from others for work performed.
Qualifications & Skills
* Qualification: Level 7/8 Degree in a Health or Social related qualification (or suitable equivalent qualification with management qualification in healthcare).
* Knowledge: 3 years minimum managerial experience within a similar health or social care setting.
* Skills: Strong leadership skills; strong problem-solving and judgment; capable of making critical decisions; ability to work within a fast-paced and flexible team; good listener and open to learning from others; excellent organisational skills, self-motivation, and self-starter; excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills; dedicated, reliable and flexible approach to work.
* Other: Full clean Driver’s license.
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