DIRECTOR OF THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
IN SYNC Youth & Family Services supports young people, children and
families in Co. Kildare & West Wicklow to enable them to live a full
and active life within their communities and society. IN SYNC is
committed to the provision of quality services through an integrated
multi-disciplinary approach.
The DIRECTOR OF THERAPEUTIC SERVICES will be a member of the Senior
Management Team reporting to the CEO and the Board of Directors. The
successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership of the
therapeutic projects ensuring high quality work and the achievement of
annual strategic objectives. They will have lead responsibility for
Child Safeguarding Practice and Policy across the organisation. The
candidate will lead and support the work of IN SYNC Youth & Family
Services as a trusted provider of youth, child and family services
across Kildare & West Wicklow.
The successful candidate MUST HIGHLIGHT IN THEIR APPLICATION FORM that
they possess:
* A recognised third level qualification in Social Work; Social Care;
Psychology; Psychotherapy; Youth Work or other related discipline.
* A minimum of 5 years? proven experience developing and leading,
child, family, and/or youth services in an organisation of similar
complexity and scale as IN SYNC.
* Have experience of organisational development; policy development;
strategic planning; and, of support & supervision of senior staff.
* Have an in depth knowledge of Children First: National Guidance
for the Protection and Welfare of Children **Apply on the website**
and the Children First Act **Apply on the website**,
* Significant experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams.
The successful candidate WILL BE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE AT INTERVIEW
that they are:
* A clear communicator who can develop positive relationships with a
wide range of internal colleagues from a variety of professional
backgrounds.
* Possess the ability to write comprehensive work plans and progress
reports.
* Possess the ability to organise a complex and varied workload and
to work to tight deadlines.
* Possess the ability to represent In Sync with external agencies
and stakeholders.
* Travel across Kildare and West Wicklow is required so own
transport and full driving licence is essential.
The successful candidate will be employed by IN SYNC Youth & Family
Services on a **Apply on the website** month fixed-term contract,
renewable subject to funding, including a 6 month probationary period.
Closing date for applications is 1PM ON FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH SEPTEMBER, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
For job description and application form contact IN SYNC Youth &
Family Services by email at **Apply on the website** or by phone:
**Apply on the website** **Apply on the website**.
Applications BY IN SYNC ELECTRONIC APPLICATION FORM ONLY to: **Apply
on the website**
Completed application forms must contain details of three referees
(including your current or most recent employer).
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
