PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) / SERVICE MANAGER
JOB TITLE: PERSON IN CHARGE/SERVICE MANAGER, LOTUS CARE CHILDREN?S
RESPITE AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICE?S
STATUS: Permanent, Full Time Contract
LOCATION: Ashfield House, Rathmuck, Co. Kildare.
REPORTING TO: Director of Disability Services/Director of Services
PURPOSE OF THE POST.
The Person in Charge (PIC) will be responsible for the overall
management of Lotus Care Services Respite Services for children
currently based at Ashfield House, Rathmuck, Co. Kildare. The PIC will
be responsible for two other sites in development in the Kildare
region. The role includes responsibility for the management of staff
and providing the highest standards of respite and residential care to
our Service Users. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring
compliance with HIQA standards and implementation of Lotus Care
Services policies and procedures supporting best care and practice in
disability services.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS.
Lotus Care Services delivers services using the Social Model of
Disabilities. Lotus Care Services has a wide range of stakeholders
with whom strong professional relationships need to be forged and
fostered on an ongoing basis. These stakeholders include service users
and their families and colleagues within Lotus Care Services and in
HSE/TUSLA and other agencies.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
The Person in Charge will:
* Be responsible for the effective governance, operational management
and administration of the service.
* Ensure that quality, safe, respite services are delivered to
service users.
* Ensure that all service user breaks are delivered in line with
need.
* Develop, implement and maintain an actual and planned staff roster
ensuring and clearly showing staff on duty during the day and night.
* Ensure all relevant records and documentation are kept
appropriately and up to date in relation to service users and staff in
particular ensuring compliance with record keeping in line with
legislation and HIQA requirements.
* Facilitate and deliver appropriate training for staff as required,
including refresher training as part of a continuous professional
development programme.
* Provide appropriate supervision and performance management for
staff.
* Provide strong leadership to the team and develop and support a
strong culture of quality and safety in service delivery.
* Support and facilitate service developments and initiatives to
ensure that the service can respond to changing needs of both service
users and funders.
* Ensure that the centre is compliant with all standards as laid
down by HIQA and be responsible for maintaining HIQA registration.
* Be responsible for managing resources within the centre including
managing associated budgets for staffing, overheads etc.
* Ensure compliance with all requirements under the Health Act
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* Be responsible for ensuring all relevant registrations and
qualification requirements are maintained for their tenure.
* Be responsible for all aspects of Health and Safety of service
users and staff and compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
* Keep up to date with any changes in legislation including but not
limited to the Health Sector, Disability Sector, Health & Safety etc.
CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA RELEVANT TO THE ROLE:
* Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
(NBMI) or have an Applied Social Care Degree.
* A Management Qualification.
* 3 years experience in the disability sector.
* Have a proficient working knowledge of the HIQA Standards and
Health Act (**Apply on the website**) and associated regulations and
Guidance; and knowledge of national policies in the disability sector.
* Full drivers licence.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Disability Services/Director of Services.
CONTRACT: Permanent full time role, working **Apply on the website**
hours per week.
PROBATION: A probationary period of six months applies to this post.
SALARY: The current salary for this post is ?**Apply on the
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ANNUAL LEAVE: **Apply on the website** days per annum for a full time
post, and pro-rata for part time posts. This may increase in line with
experience.
GARDA CLEARANCE/POLICY CLEARANCE: These will be required for all
prospective employees who will undertake relevant work or activities
relating to children or vulnerable persons.
SICK PAY: All periods of sickness exceeding two days must be medically
certified with a maximum of six uncertified days in any **Apply on the
website**-month period. Weekly medical certificates are required
thereafter. The Company reserves the right to have you examined by its
own Doctor after 3 months? continuous sick leave. Upon completion of
9 months? continuous service with the Company sick pay will be in
line with National Legislation.
CLOSING DATE: **Apply on the website**st of January
PLEASE CONTACT: **Apply on the website** and **Apply on the website**
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
