SUPPORT MANAGER: INTENSIVE – SLIGO, LEITRIM, GALWAY, MAYO, AND
ROSCOMMON.
(MATERNITY COVER)
(OPEN TO PUBLIC COMPETITION)
Family Carers Ireland (FCI) is the national charity supporting over
*, * family carers across
the country who dedicate their lives to caring
for loved ones such as children or adults with physical or
intellectual disabilities, frail older people, those with palliative
care needs or those
living with chronic illnesses or addiction. We provide a range of
supports and services for family carers nationally from our local
support
centres. We initially proposed the concept of a Carers Guarantee to
both the government and the HSE in *. The
principle was to tackle
the postcode lottery by providing a core offering of supports and
services to family carers across Ireland, regardless of where they
live. The
* Programme for Government committed to
delivering this guarantee and we recently received confirmation that
we will receive a
(recurring) increase in our annual funding to enable us to implement
an evidence-based framework of support for family carers throughout
the country.
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Family Carers Ireland is currently recruiting a SUPPORT MANAGER:
INTENSIVE FOR SLIGO, LEITRIM, GALWAY, MAYO, AND ROSCOMMON –
MATERNITY
COVER. This role will report to our Regional Support Manager:
Intensive (RSMI). Using a strengths-based case management approach,
the
Support Manager: Intensive (SMI) will complete a wellbeing review with
each family carer referred to them using the Carers Outcome Star™.
Working in collaboration with the family carer, the wellbeing review
provides a holistic assessment of their needs and develops a person-
centred action plan to enhance seven (7) areas of wellbeing. Utilising
a ‘resolution at first point of contact philosophy’ and knowledge
of
services and service providers, you will connect the family carer to
partners, external agencies, in-house and on-line supports, including
education programmes, respite and/or counselling. In addition to
general carer case management, each SMI will specialise in one of the
following specific areas relevant to family carers, older persons,
disability, children with additional needs or families of people with
mental
health challenges. The SMI will work in collaboration with Support
Managers: Community to ensure a seamless holistic service is provided
to family carers. They will deliver education to family carers as
required. All SMIs will engage in reflective practice, supervision and
will be
an active member of their assigned network. SMIs will be required to
deliver on agreed individual targets and network targets.
ROLE CRITERIA:
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL
CRITERIA.
* An honours degree (QQI 7 or higher) in the area of Social
Work/Community Development/Social Care/Psychology/Supported
Employment.
* Previous case management experience providing support to families
or carers.
* An in-depth knowledge of pathways towards sustainable caring
routines.
* To be resourceful, innovative and objective.
* Ability to prioritise tasks and work within a dynamic environment.
* Excellent IT Skills- mainly MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
and HR reporting systems etc.
* Experience and confidence using virtual technologies such as Zoom,
Teams and other videoconferencing platforms.
* Proven networking skills.
* Flexibility in attitude and approach to the job.
* Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
* Reflective approach to their work.
* A strong work ethic.
* Willingness to work outside normal working hours when required.
* Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
* Excellent oral, empathic communication skills and the ability to
establish rapport with a diverse range of people.
* Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, make clear and quick
decisions and work with carers in distress.
* Effective time management.
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
* Drivers licence, with access to car.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Specified purpose contract for maternity leave cover (**Apply on the
website** hours per week; Monday - Friday). The successful candidate
will adhere to a hybrid model of working i.e. from their home location
and from a Family Carers Ireland centre close to their home location
in the designated area. Flexibility to travel to meetings as required
is essential. The remuneration for this role includes an annual salary
of
€ *, * and access to a
defined contribution pension scheme. The annual leave entitlement is
* days per year.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants are invited to submit their up-to date CV and cover letter
demonstrating how they meet the above criteria
to * no later than CLOSE OF BUSINESS TUESDAY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**RD APRIL **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. Prospective
candidates may contact us for a copy
of the job description if they wish.
_Family Carers Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer_
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Type: Permanent
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Category: Health
