JOB TITLE: CHILDREN?S RESIDENTIAL SERVICE MANAGER (PIC)
This role is to ensure that the delivery of Gateway Residential Care
is carried out to the highest standards that meet both professional
and business requirements.
This post is to manage the Children?s home to deliver a high
quality, integrated approach that enables young people placed in
Gateway Residential Care to achieve positive outcomes. This post
requires you to work proactively with the Senior Services Manager /
Head of Services to contribute to the optimum delivery and development
of Gateway Residential Care. You will be required to promote a culture
within Gateway Residential Care and all aspects of its work that is
respectful, non-discriminatory and embracing of diversity.
LOCATION: Leitrim
ROLE:
* To lead, manage and support the Social Care team to deliver a
high-quality service that promotes young people?s safety, well-being
and development.
* To ensure effective day to day running of Gateway Residential
Care, within the framework of Gateway Residential Care policies and
procedures and statutory regulations.
* To ensure that all matters regarding child protection are promoted
and responded to in a pro-active and diligent manner. To protect young
people from harm inside and outside of the home.
* The post holder is responsible for the effective and efficient
financial management of the Children?s Home.
* To ensure that the Home is maintained to a high standard,
reflecting a warm, cared for, nurturing and child centred environment.
CONDITIONS OF WORK
This post requires a flexible approach to working hours, primarily to
ensure the safety and well-being of young people and staff.
The post holder is required to lead and participate in the On-Call
support system.
REQUIREMENTS:
* A recognised Level 8 Social Care qualification.
* In cases where level 7 Social Care has been achieved, this must be
accompanied with a qualification in management.
* Five years? direct experience of working in residential
childcare, and/or managing services to vulnerable children and young
people.
* Excellent communication and report writing skills.
* Proficient IT skills and understanding of utilising word, adobe,
excel etc.
* Full clean drivers? licence which has been held for more than
one year.
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
