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: Aftercare Coordinator - Cork
APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED VIA: E-MAIL, **Apply on the website**
APPLICATION FORMAT: Please submit a cover letter and recent CV
explaining your suitability for the role and current CV for
consideration
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 7th February
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 in
Cork.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: The Aftercare Coordinator will report to the
Operations Manager.
SALARY: ?TBC
JOB TYPE: Full time, Permanent
HOURS OF WORK: **Apply on the website**hrs over 7 days per week, Mon
? Sun
ON CALL: Participation in on-call rota may be required
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 Aftercare Coordinator will support Aftercare Management and be
responsible for selected tasks and duties to relating to the
management and effective delivery of Barr?g Healthcare Aftercare
Services in their assigned area. The key to success is to work on his
/ her own initiative to resolve and prevent issues through a
proactive, collaborative and structured approach.
In the absence of the Aftercare Teamlead the Aftercare Coordinator
will deputise for, and assume responsibility for the effective running
of the Aftercare service in their absence with support from the
Operations Manager.
The Aftercare Coordinator will assist in the direct line management,
supervision and leadership for an Aftercare team in accordance with
the service delivery model. He/she will work as part of a multiagency
response, working in partnership with the parents, family, and other
partnership agencies on behalf of the young person / young adult to
ensure that they receive services which are proportionate to
identified needs and risks. There will be a requirement to help plan,
update, implement and evaluate Aftercare Plans, as part of a
multiagency team, contributing to the written and verbal reporting of
individual programmes.
The Aftercare Coordinator will contribute to the promotion, creation
and maintenance of a welcoming, safe, caring, stable and supportive
environment. The Aftercare Coordinator will treat young people/young
adults with dignity and respect, promoting a culture of unconditional
positive regard at all times. He / She will promote the best interests
of young people/young adults and facilitate their participation when
planning and reviewing agreed plans with regard to Aftercare 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 and leadership for the service in
accordance with the service delivery model.
* Ensure follow through and accountability on any responsibilities
in relation to young people/vulnerable adults as agreed
* Keep the Referral Agents fully informed and up to date on all
significant matters relating to the delivery of service.
* 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.
* A willingness to cover operational shifts as needed.
_ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY_
* Assist in the administration and day to day operation of the
service.
* Ensure all communication (self and team) is conducted
professionally and in a timely manner
* Ensure that all records are updated and maintained to a
professional standard
* In conjunction with the Aftercare Manager, contribute to the
ongoing development of the service in keeping with good practice,
Tusla, HIQA requirements and Company objectives.
* To comply with GDPR guidelines
_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.
* Have a working knowledge of the Tusla & Health Information and
Quality Authority (HIQA) standards as they apply to the service for
example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply
with associated Tusla - Child and Family Agency/ H.S.E. protocols for
implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the
role.
_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._
* An appropriate qualification in health or social care management at
an appropriate level (Level 7 or higher on QQI scale)
* Experience of a management or coordinatory role in the area of
social care / health or disability would be advantageous
AND: Have a minimum of five years? experience of working in Social
care / Child protection / Community care or other child and family
services with a similarly challenging client group.
AND: Candidates must have a full, valid driving licence.
AND: Candidates must have a suitable standard of professional
attainments.
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
three 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.
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.
_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
