Do you have strong leadership and management experience at a senior
level? Would you like to make a real difference in the lives of young
people?
Don Bosco Care is an organisation that makes a real difference to the
lives of young people by providing safe, healing homes for them when
they can?t live with their own families. At Don Bosco Care we help
to rebuild the lives of these; some of the most vulnerable young
people in our society, and give them a chance to achieve their full
potential. In our care they are accepted and respected for who they
are and, through the care and professional guidance of our staff they
are empowered to develop strong self-efficacy.
We are seeking a highly-motivated, skilled and experienced DIRECTOR OF
SERVICES to lead our management team and staff.
The Director of Services will provide leadership and management
support in the ongoing development and delivery of a broad range of
services including residential care, aftercare and outreach
programmes, underpinned by the ethos and core values of Don Bosco
Care.
The Director of Services will lead the senior management team and
staff to ensure the highest standard of care to our young people in a
safe, homely environment and ensure that we are always doing all we
can to provide the appropriate support and therapeutic interventions
necessary to address the issues that are preventing them from
fulfilling their full potential.
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading the senior management team and reporting to the Board of
Directors, the Director of Services will have overall responsibility
for the following areas:
* Strategic & Organisational Development
* Staff Line Management
* Regulation and risk oversight
* Finance & Fundraising
* Quality & Safety
* Facilities Management
CRITERIA
Applicants should have significant senior management experience,
preferably in the area of children and youth, with responsibility for
strategic development, service provision, staff management and
operational budgets at a comparable level.
A background in the delivery of high quality residential care
services, TUSLA service arrangements, HIQA regulations together with
an understanding of Irish public sector funding within the voluntary
care sector.
Core competencies will include; decisive leadership, strategic vision,
financial and commercial acumen, sound judgement, good organisational
and communication skills and the ability to build positive
relationships with key stakeholders.
A commitment to the mission, vision, values and ethos of Don Bosco
Care is essential.
TO APPLY:
Please download the role description and person specification.
Applicants should forward a current CV and a cover letter to **Apply
on the website**
A job description and person specification will be provided on receipt
of application
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY MARCH **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
The role will be subject to reference checks and Garda vetting/police
clearance, as appropriate.
The information contained in applications for this role will remain
private and confidential and will be used for the purpose of
recruitment and selection. Don Bosco Care CLG will hold personal data
in relation to successful applicants for administration purposes only.
Processing will take place in accordance with the provisions of the
Data Protection Act. By submitting an application you are giving your
consent for this information to be processed. Information relating to
unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed as soon as possible, and no
later than six months from the date of any appointment.
_DON BOSCO CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
