THE COMPANY:
_Barr?g Healthcare is a family run organisation based in Dublin with
services nationwide providing residential care and day packages
nationwide to enable people who need support across the areas of
mental health, disability, aftercare, transitional and mainstream
social care. Our programmes are built around our central philosophy;
to embrace the possibilities for each person in our care and work with
support agencies and local community groups to grow and foster
independence towards an outcome of social interaction and purposeful
contribution, celebrating the best of each person?s ability. We
pride ourselves on working to support and champion both our service
user?s and staff and welcome applications from any person that feels
they would be a good fit within our organisation. The right candidate
for this role will strive to enhance the lives of the individuals by
promoting their community inclusion and equal citizenship._
JOB TITLE: Disability Officer
APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED VIA: E-mail, **Apply on the website**
APPLICATION FORMAT: Please submit a cover letter explaining your
suitability for the role and current CV for consideration
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Ongoing
PROPOSED INTERVIEW DATES: TBC
CONTACT FOR INFORMAL ENQUIRIES: **Apply on the website**
LOCATION OF POST: This post will be based in our office in Glanmire,
Cork.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: The Disability Officer will report to the
Disability Service Manager.
SALARY: ? dependent on experience.
JOB TYPE: Full time, permanent
PROBATION: 6 months
THE PACKAGE:
* Competitive starting salary
* Pension scheme (PRSA)
* Access to Cycle to Work Scheme
* Flexibility on working hours
* Tax free bus / luas / rail / coach tickets to assist with travel
costs to and from work
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunity for further education
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Disability Officer will support the management and effective
delivery of Barr?g Healthcare Disability Services in Cork.
The Disability Officer will provide direct line management,
supervision and leadership for the Service in accordance with the
service delivery model. They will oversee the work as part of a
multiagency response, where applicable, working in partnership with
the parent, family, referral agency and other partnership agencies on
behalf of the young person/vulnerable adult to ensure that they
receive services which are proportionate to identified needs and
risks.
The Disability Officer will ensure the promotion, creation and
maintenance of a welcoming, safe, caring, stable and supportive
environment for the client. They will ensure that young people /
vulnerable adults will be treated with dignity and respect, promoting
a culture of unconditional positive regard at all times. The
Disability Officer will promote the best interests of young
people/vulnerable adults and facilitate their participation when
planning and reviewing agreed plans with regard to service support.
He/she will liaise with other relevant statutory and voluntary
services in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
_PROFESSIONAL_
* Provide direct line management, supervision and leadership for the
service in accordance with the service delivery model.
* Work directly with clients to provide person-centred support.
* Build relationships with internal and external teams to ensure
efficient service delivery
* Ensure communication with the teams are clear, concise, accurate
and appropriate
* Contribute to the promotion, creation and maintenance of a
welcoming, safe, caring, stable and supportive environment.
* Ensure the involvement of young people and vulnerable adults in
decision-making on matters that affect their lives, at the individual
and collective levels and proactively promote within service provision
a range of structures, procedures, processes and practices to give
young people and vulnerable adults the opportunity to have their
voices heard and valued.
* Ensure that the dignity, humanity, and value of each person is a
permanent feature of all practices.
* Oversee Service projects e.g. Service forums/induction/training
days etc.
* A willingness to participate in an out of hours ?on call?
facility
_ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY_
* Contribute to the ongoing development of the service in keeping
with good practice, Tusla, HIQA requirements and Company objectives.
* Oversee the administration and day to day activities of the
service.
* Ensure that all information and records relating to young
people/vulnerable adults, their families, staff, colleagues etc., are
treated in a thoroughly professional manner in line with local
guidelines and in accordance with the principles of confidentiality,
data protection legislation and Freedom of Information.
* Contribute to a range of reports including annual reports,
performance indicators, court reports etc. as required. Responsibility
for returning monthly reports pertaining to service provision.
_TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT_
* Participate in regular professional supervision.
* Undertake ongoing professional training and development.
* Be responsible for own health and wellbeing in order to carry out
the duties of the role / is committed to managing own work / life
balance.
_HEALTH & SAFETY_
* Comply with and contribute to the development of policies,
procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to
relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
* To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable
energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low
carbon and efficient health service.
THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST
OF ALL DUTIES INVOLVED AND CONSEQUENTLY, THE POST HOLDER MAY BE
REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS APPROPRIATE TO THE POST WHICH MAY
BE ASSIGNED TO HIM/HER FROM TIME TO TIME AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE POST WHILE IN OFFICE.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
_QUALIFICATIONS AND /EXPERIENCE._
* A minimum of 2 years in a management or supervisory role in the
area of social care / health or disability AND
* An appropriate qualification in health or social care at an
appropriate level
AND: Have a minimum of two years? experience of working in
Disability / Social care / Child protection / Community care or other
disability / child and family services with a similarly challenging
client group.
AND: Have experience of and ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic
work environment
AND: Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability
(including a high standard of suitability and management ability for
the proper discharge of the duties of the office) with a minimum of
two years proven experience in a leadership role.
AND: Have proficient ICT skills including a working knowledge of
Microsoft Packages - Excel ?and Word and be familiar with an email
package e.g. Lotus Notes/Outlook.
HEALTH: A candidate for and any person holding the office must be
fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the
office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable
prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
CHARACTER: Each candidate for and any person holding the office must
be of good character
AGE: A candidate must be under **Apply on the website** years of age.
SKILLS, COMPETENCIES
* Professional Knowledge
* Delivering a Quality Service
* Evaluating information and judging situations
* Team and Leadership Skills
* Communication and Interpersonal Skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE
* Access to transport and a full Irish driving licence will be
required as the post may involve travel.
_All roles subject to Garda Vetting, overseas security clearance and
reference checks._
IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POST, PLEASE FORWARD YOUR CV ALONG WITH
A COVER LETTER INCLUDING THE ROLE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT
BAR TO **Apply on the website** . ALL APPLICATIONS AND ENQUIRIES WILL
BE REPLIED TO PROMPTLY. A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND RATE OF PAY FOR
THIS ROLE IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
