CARER WELLBEING MANAGER, DISABILITY PROJECT
(OPEN TO PUBLIC COMPETITION)
Family Carers Ireland (FCI) is _the _national charity supporting over
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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 services and
supports for family carers through its **Apply on the website**
resource centres nationwide.
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Family Carers Ireland has secured funding to continue work to support
families referred to the Organisation directly by HSE Disability
Services. The _Carer Wellbeing Manager (CWM), Disability Project_ will
continue to develop and implement supports for families of people with
disability, building on a pilot project conducted in the summer of
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As CWM, Disability Project you will complete a wellbeing review with
each family carer referred 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.
The role includes facilitation of the Parents Plus Special Needs
Programme and chairing of the Parents Plus Programme Development
Committee. You will prepare reports on carer progression and programme
outcomes for the HSE.
ROLE CRITERIA: The successful candidate should possess the following
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA.
* A degree (QQI level 7 or higher) in the area of Social Work /
Community Development / Social Care / Psychology / Supported
Employment or healthcare related area;
OR
* A minimum of five years? experience working with families in
similar situations;
* Previous experience providing support to families or carers
relevant to the Disability sector;
* Knowledge of challenges facing carers;
* Ability to prioritise tasks and work within a dynamic environment;
* Experience of working remotely;
* Excellent IT Skills - mainly MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
and experience and confidence using videoconferencing platforms e.g.
Zoom;
* Proven networking skills;
* Flexibility in attitude and approach to the job;
* Reflective approach to their work;
* A strong work ethic;
* Willingness to do some evening work when required;
* Strong facilitation and presentation skills;
* Project Management 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 clients in distress;
* Effective time management;
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team;
* Full drivers licence with access to own vehicle.
TERMS & CONDITIONS: ONE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT (**Apply on the
website** hour per week; Monday - Friday with flexibility for
evening/weekend work if necessary). The successful candidate will
adhere to a hybrid model of working for this national role. The salary
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with an annual leave entitlement of **Apply on the website** 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 **Apply on the website** no later than TUESDAY, FEBRUARY
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_FAMILY CARERS IRELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
