SUPPORT MANAGER: COMMUNITY, CARLOW/KILKENNY
(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 supports and
services for family carers nationally from our local support centres.
We initially proposed the concept of a Carers Guarantee to both the
government and the HSE in **Apply on the website**. The principle was
to tackle the postcode lottery by providing a core offering of
supports and services to family carers across Ireland, regardless of
where they live. The **Apply on the website** Programme for Government
committed to delivering this guarantee and we recently received
confirmation that we will receive a (recurring) increase in our annual
funding to enable us to implement an evidence-based framework of
support for family carers throughout the country.
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Family Carers Ireland is currently recruiting a _SUPPORT MANAGER:
COMMUNITY FOR THE CARLOW/KILKENNY AREA_. This role will report to our
Regional Support Manager: Community (South Network). The Support
Manager: Community (SMC) will enhance the wellbeing of family carers
through and beyond their care journey by delivering high quality,
appropriate, targeted supports based on the identified needs of family
carers using the agreed framework. Wellbeing is defined with reference
to the seven (7) areas of carer wellbeing outlined in the Carers
Outcome Star?. In addition to engaging in community development,
delivery of education and training, facilitation of groups and carers
clinics, referring family carers to the Support Manager: Intensive,
the role includes local centre management, organisation of community
fora and fundraising. Each SMC is expected to function within their
designated geographical area/CHO, within their specific SMC network
and also across networks depending on both demand for support and
activities assigned. The SMCs will provide support to family carers
(e.g. rights and entitlements, aids appliances and technology, generic
care skills). The SMC will also be involved in the delivery of
training on at least one core targeted programme. All SMCs will engage
in reflective practice, supervision and will be an active member of
their assigned network. SMCs will all be required to deliver on agreed
individual targets and network targets.
ROLE CRITERIA: The successful candidate should possess the following
ESSENTIAL criteria.
* QQI Level 7 qualification or higher is desirable in the area of
Social Care / Community Development/ Psychology/Train the
Trainer/Guidance / Counselling / Education.
* Previous experience providing support to families in a
community-based setting.
* Ability to prioritise tasks and work within a dynamic environment.
* Excellent IT skills- mainly MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,
CRMs, Finance and HR reporting systems etc.
* Experience and confidence using virtual technologies such as 3CX,
Zoom, Teams and videoconferencing platforms.
* Proven networking skills.
* Strong people management skills.
* Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
* Experience engaging in fundraising.
* Excellent 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 both autonomously and collaboratively within a
team
* Flexibility in attitude and approach to the job.
* Reflective approach to their work.
* A strong work ethic.
* Willingness to work outside normal working hours when required.
* Driving licence, with access to car.
TERMS & CONDITIONS: Permanent, full-time contract (**Apply on the
website** hours per week; Monday - Friday). The successful candidate
will be based from Family Carers Ireland?s Kilkenny location; Unit
1, Springhill Offices, Waterford Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny and will
have flexibility to work from their home location in agreement with
their line manager. Flexibility to travel to meetings as required is
essential. The remuneration for this role includes an annual salary of
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defined contribution pension scheme. The annual leave entitlement of
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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 MONDAY, AUGUST 1ST
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. Prospective candidates may contact us for a
copy of the job description if they wish.
_FAMILY CARERS IRELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
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Type: Permanent
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