A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Respect, Dignity,
Justice, Advocacy and Quality.We are an independent voluntary
organisation providing services and support for people with
disabilities and their families for more than **Apply on the website**
years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over **Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website** people with disabilities, equipping
them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their
expressed goals
_COMMUNITY SERVICE MANAGER (CSM 3) -
GALWAY (CITY & COUNTY), FULL TIME, PERMANENT, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
HOURS_
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for the operational management and ongoing development of
day services supporting adults with intellectual, physical and sensory
disabilities and ASD. The Community Service Manager (CSM) is
responsible for the management and development of day resource and
outreach services based across a variety of locations near Galway city
and county. The CSM supports and manages the Programme Supervisors and
services. The day services are committed to supported self-directed
living (based on Social Role Valorisation Theory), a person-centred
approach and in line with New Directions HSE Policy.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIRED
* Quality Programme Experience: designing, implementing, auditing
* Knowledge of KPI systems and associated reports.
* Competence to support, develop and motive a large team.
* High standard of accuracy and precision with excellent
organisational skills.
* Strong financial and analytical skills.
* Strong presentation and influencing skills; the ability to
communicate effectively at management level.
* Proven ability to act strategically and think tactically.
* Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities
simultaneously.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent working knowledge of IT systems.
* High attention to detail.
* A third level qualification in health and social care is essential
with or working towards a man-agement element.
* Experience in the strategic planning, development and delivery of
a wide range of client fo-cused health and social care services with
proven experience of leading and motivating a team with excellent
communication, interpersonal, organisational, logistical and
management skills; and the ability to establish and maintain good
relationships with internal colleagues.
* Experience of budget management and control with strong IT skills.
* A minimum of 3 years? experience in management or supervisory
role in the area of health or social care.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* To line manage plan, develop, implement, and manage appropriate
personal development, health, educational, recreational, and
occupational programmes within the Resource Centre, in consultation
with clients and the Staff team, and as directed, advised, and guided
by senior management.
* To facilitate the mainstream inclusion of service users into the
community whenever, and wherever possible, as a core and guiding
principle of all service delivery, reflecting New Directions.
* To plan and develop any other service development proposals as
appropriate within the area as directed, for example, home support,
respite care and being proactive in the development of new and
innovative initiative / activities / and programmes for and in
consultation with the service users.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
* Be action orientated; enjoying working hard and seeking challenges
with an ability to act and react as required, even in circumstances of
limited/incomplete information.
* Be flexible regarding working hours and travel in order to meet
the operational needs of the service and organisation.
* Participate in an on-call rota, as required.
* Flexibly adapt to take on other reasonable duties/projects if
required by the ISM.
* Full driving licence with own vehicle
STAFF BENEFITS
* Company Pension Scheme
* Paid maternity leave
* Paid paternity leave
* **Apply on the website** days annual leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Tax saver travel scheme
* Income protection
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
