_FESTINA LENTE MISSION STATEMENT_
Festina Lente provides a unique range of equestrian and horticultural
activities, training, recreational events and employment services
options with a strong emphasis on social inclusion, choice and
personal development
ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW
Festina Lente is a not-for-profit organisation, providing a unique
range of equestrian and horticultural activities, training, events and
employment services options with a strong emphasis on social
inclusion, choice and personal development. The campus has been
situated in the grounds of Old Connaught House, former the residence
of the Plunkett family since **Apply on the website** and was
previously located in Spruce Lodge in Kilternan between **Apply on the
website** and **Apply on the website**. The organisation will be
moving location to Belfield House in Kilpeddar, Co Wicklow by **Apply
on the website** due to the expiry of its current lease. The move will
open up multiple opportunities for growth and development across all
areas within the Organisation.
TRAINING & COMMUNITY EDUCATION OVERVIEW
Festina Lente delivers training, educational and independent living
supports to people with intellectual disabilities and dual diagnosis.
These supports are delivered through New Directions Policy with a
strong emphasis on Person Centred Planning, Active Citizenship and
Community Inclusion. The training and education programmes at Festina
Lente continue to grow and evolve while ensuring quality services for
all. We currently support forty four men and women in employment,
education and the achievement of personal goals.
JOB TITLE: Community Education & Training Manager
LOCATION: Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Co Wicklow
REPORTING TO: Senior Operations Manager / Deputy Chief Executive
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive Officer
MAIN PURPOSE:
The overall purpose of the Training and Community Education
Manager?s role is to ensure that;
* All members of the Saol Anois Day Service receive a service in line
with HSE New Directions Quality Framework
* All trainees receive a service in line with Festina Lente?s
Training Standards System, Quality and Qualifications Ireland Quality
Assurance Policies and Health Services Executive (HSE) New Directions
Quality Framework
POSITION SUMMARY:
The role of the Training and Community Education Manager is suited to
those with a health and social services, disability management, allied
health and social care, special education and/or specialist training
background and has experience of overseeing the delivery of training
to adults with an intellectual disability or those experiencing social
and/or economic exclusion. They will also lead the implementation of
QQI Quality Assurance Polices and HSE New Directions Quality Framework
in conjunction with the staff, trainees and Saol Anois members.
JOB DESCRIPTION: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:
_TRAINING PROGRAMMES_
* To coordinate the recruitment, registration and induction of
trainees, including assessment of trainee needs and management of
supports
* To oversee the design and implementation of Individual Training
Plans for each of the students
* To ensure the training programmes and curriculum are designed to a
high standard
* To be a member of the Festina Lente Academic Committee and attend
meetings as appropriate
_SAOL ANOIS DAY SERVICE_
* To lead the design of programmes for the men and women on the Saol
Anois Programme with an emphasis on individualised, member-led
supports, community inclusion and active citizenship
* To oversee the design and implementation of person centred plans
for the men and women of the Adult Day Service
* To ensure HSE New Directions Policy is successfully implemented
across the programme
_HUMAN RESOURCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT_
* To monitor staff performance, including probation issues, on an
ongoing basis and to ensure performance issues are properly addressed
in a timely, fair and consistent manner
* To provide support and supervision to staff members
* To provide regular reports to the Chief Executive Officer in
relation to the Training Programmes and Saol Anois Service
ADDITIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
_TRAINING PROGRAMMES_
* To ensure that learning resources, including lesson plans and
teaching material are in place for each programme
* To ensure the fair and consistent assessment of trainees
* To coordinate assessment events throughout the academic year,
conducting internal verification of results and organising external
authentication of assessment evidence
* To manage records of trainee progression and achievement
* To review, evaluate and implement policies in line with the
Academic Committee Quality Procedures
_SAOL ANOIS_
* To ensure that the men and women have access to supports for
maximising independence for learning, education and employment
* To ensure appropriate supports are in place for the health and
wellbeing of those using the services
* To liaise with the HSE, attend regular management meetings and
provide feedback on the services
* To complete annual audits of service provision in line with New
Directions Policy
* To work with the Behaviour Specialist and Supported Employment
Co-ordinator to identify referrals and supports required
_HUMAN RESOURCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT_
* To ensure staffing and skill requirements are established,
implemented and reviewed on an ongoing basis in line with changing
needs
* To provide ongoing supervision sessions to Day Service and
Training Programme staff
* To attend management and other meetings as required by Festina
Lente
* To ensure all financial management in the Centre complies with
Festina Enterprises procedures
* To act as the complaints officer for the organisation and return
complaints data to the HSE
* To act as the designated person for the service on all
child/vulnerable adult protection matters, including reporting
allegations or suspicions of abuse to the HSE or An Garda Sioch?na
and being a resource to any staff member or volunteer who has
protection concerns
_TRAINEE AND SAOL ANOIS MEMBERS MANAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT_
* To ensure local communication structures are in place which listen
to trainees and Day Service members and to ensure that those accessing
services at Festina Lente have an opportunity to contribute to the
planning design and evaluation of those services
* To ensure that the effectiveness of programmes are systematically
evaluated and that feedback from those using the service, staff
members and other stakeholders are used to inform a quality
improvement plan and continuous improvement initiatives
TO UNDERTAKE ANY OTHER REASONABLE DUTIES WHICH MAY BE ASSIGNED TO YOU
BY THE DEPUTY CE AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
_ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:_
* An appropriate third level qualification in a related field e.g.
health and social services, disability management, allied health and
social care, special education and/or specialist training etc.
* Experience of overseeing the delivery of training to and
supporting people with disabilities or those experiencing social
and/or economic exclusion (minimum 3 ? 5 years) in line with the
National Framework of Qualifications or similar.
* Experience of supervising the implementation of person centered
planning (minimum 3 ? 5 years)
* Experience of leading the development, implementation and
evaluation of behaviour support plans
* Experience of supervising and motivating people (minimum 3 ? 5
years)
* Proven experience of supervising staff within a team structure and
a strong ability to self-manage in a dynamic environment (minimum 3
? 5 years)
* Committed to on-going self and professional development
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and specific
personal attributes- please see description below.
* Welcomes change and is committed to encouraging continuous
improvement and learning
* Manages workload effectively while responding flexibly to new
demands.
* Have the capacity to integrate well with, and contribute to, an
evolving organisation
* Has a good knowledge of IT systems and is computer literate
* Hold a full clean Irish Driving License
_PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES_
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* An ability to maintain calm and composed in a busy and demanding
environment
* Confidence in one?s own strengths and ability
* Willingness to learn and an openness to alternative approaches
* Highly organised, with a high level of concentration and attention
* Committed to working hard
* Proven ability to work on own initiative within a flexible,
co-operative team structure
* Solution focused
* Fluent English is required
* Ability to work to deadlines
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
SALARY: As per HSE Workshop Manager (Specialist Agencies) salary
scale; ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** ?
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PENSION: Employees have access to PRSA scheme
HOURS: **Apply on the website**-hour week: **Apply on the
website**.**Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website**pm with a
**Apply on the website**minute lunch break at 1.**Apply on the
website**pm Monday to Friday.
TRAVEL & SUBSISTENCE: There will be a requirement from time to time to
travel outside normal working hours. Travel will be paid in accordance
with Festina Lente travel rates in the event that a company vehicle is
not available for use.
ANNUAL LEAVE: Annual leave will be **Apply on the website** working
days, pro rata, exclusive of public holidays. Compulsory annual leave
may apply to facilitate closure of services for service user holidays.
DURATION OF CONTRACT: Permanent Contract
LOCATION OF THE POSITION: Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow.
Anglesea Buildings, George?s Street Upper, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
OTHER: Offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory
assessment by a Driving Instructor of our choice
HOW TO APPLY
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: MONDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ST MARCH
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Sabrina Tierney at
**Apply on the website** or phoning **Apply on the website** **Apply
on the website** (ext.**Apply on the website**).
Application forms can be found on our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
