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: Disability Coordinator
APPLICATIONS AND QUERIES CONSIDERED VIA: E-mail, **Apply on the
website**
APPLICATION FORMAT: Please submit a cover letter explaining your
suitability for the role and current CV for consideration
LOCATION OF POST: This post will be based out of our office in Cork
City and our Hub in Mayfield.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: The Disability Officer will report to the
Disability Service Manager.
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**PA
JOB TYPE: Full time, permanent
PROBATION: 6 months
BENEFITS:
* Flexibility on working hours
* Competitive starting salary
* Sunday overtime rate
* Access to Cycle to Work Scheme and tax-free bus/Luas/rail/coach
tickets
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Promotion and development opportunities
* Support for further education and training
* Uniform provided
* Pension scheme (PRSA)
* Refer a friend bonus
* Discounted driving lessons
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Disability Officer will support the management and effective
delivery of Barr?g Healthcare Disability Services in Cork.
The Disability Officer will provide direct line management,
supervision and leadership for the Service in accordance with the
service delivery model. They will oversee the work as part of a
multiagency response, where applicable, working in partnership with
the parent, family, referral agency and other partnership agencies on
behalf of the young person/vulnerable adult to ensure that they
receive services which are proportionate to identified needs and
risks.
The Disability Officer will ensure the promotion, creation and
maintenance of a welcoming, safe, caring, stable and supportive
environment for the client. They will ensure that young people /
vulnerable adults will be treated with dignity and respect, promoting
a culture of unconditional positive regard at all times. The
Disability Officer will promote the best interests of young
people/vulnerable adults and facilitate their participation when
planning and reviewing agreed plans with regard to service support.
They will liaise with other relevant statutory and voluntary services
in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide direct line management, supervision and leadership for the
service in accordance with the service delivery model.
* Work directly with clients to provide person-centred support.
* Contribute to the ongoing development of the service in keeping
with good practice, Tusla, HIQA requirements and Company objectives.
* Oversee the administration and day to day activities of the
service.
* Ensure that all information and records relating to young
people/vulnerable adults, their families, staff, colleagues etc., are
treated in a thoroughly professional manner in line with local
guidelines and in accordance with the principles of confidentiality,
data protection legislation and Freedom of Information.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
_QUALIFICATIONS AND /EXPERIENCE._
* A minimum of 2 years in a management or supervisory role in the
area of social care / health or disability
AND An appropriate qualification in health or social care at an
appropriate level
* AND: Have a minimum of two years? experience of working in
Disability / Social care / Child protection / Community care or other
disability / child and family services with a similarly challenging
client group.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE
Access to transport and a full Irish driving licence will be required
as the post may involve travel.
_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 FOR THIS ROLE IS
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
