Job Details: Family Carers Ireland: Support Manager (CHO 6)


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Dublin 1
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Family Carers Ireland: Support Manager (CHO 6)


JOB ADVERT: SUPPORT MANAGER: COMMUNITY, (CHO 6)

(OPEN TO PUBLIC COMPETITION)

Family Carers Ireland (FCI) is _the _national charity supporting over
**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** family carers across
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.

Family Carers Ireland is currently recruiting a _SUPPORT MANAGER:
COMMUNITY FOR CHO 6_. CHO 6 comprises of Wicklow, Dun Laoghaire and
Dublin South East. This role will report to our Regional Support
Manager: Community (East 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 work from a Family Carers Ireland centre within the CHO 6 area
with opportunities to work remotely on agreement with their line
manager. Flexibility to travel to meetings as required is essential.
The remuneration for this role includes an annual salary of ?**Apply
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contribution pension scheme. The 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 FRIDAY, OCTOBER
7TH **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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