VACANCY
CASEWORK MANAGER
THE ORGANISATION:
AsIAm is Ireland’s National Autism Charity based in Blackrock,
Co.Dublin. AsIAm is a fast paced, growing organisation with a vision
to create a society where every autistic person is accepted “as they
are” – equal, valued, and respected. The organisation’s purpose
is to advocate for an inclusive society for autistic people that is
accessible, accepted and affirming. AsIAm works to support the
Autistic community and our families to fully engage in Irish life and
build the capacity of society to facilitate true inclusion.
THE ROLE:
The Case Work Manager will be responsible for the management and
growth of a current team of 4 staff members within Community Support.
They will report directly to the Head of Community Support. This role
provides an ideal opportunity for someone who has experience in
casework management and the delivering of effective therapeutic
supports to autistic people. They should have a deep knowledge of
autistic culture, and autism related issues in Ireland.
The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate in a
sensitive and professional manner with autistic individuals and
families at their most vulnerable and challenging times. They will
also have the ability to provide both informal and formal training on
autism related matters to members of the Community Support team as
required. The role requires the successful candidate to build on the
success of the Information Line and to develop resources and services
provided.
We particularly welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide direct management and supervision to team members via
weekly 1:1’s, performance appraisals and probationary reviews
* Oversee the handling of all service users’ cases managed by the
team and chair weekly casework meetings to support and guide team
members
* Liase with relevant agencies and bodies to ensure the Information
Line provides the most up to date and comprehensive support and advice
* Ensure the Autism Information Line demonstrates sound governance
and compliance
* Ensure safeguarding concerns are appropriately managed, under the
guidance of the organisation’s DPO and contribute to the maintenance
of good safeguarding practices across the organisation
* Review and adhere to protocols and policies in the operation of
the Information Line to ensure compliance with all regulation and best
practice guidelines and to ensure consistency in approach. Regular
reviewing of polices is essential
* Provide and support risk assessment and management of all
activities within the information line
* Oversee trend analysis on the level, type, and frequency of
service users and at times present this information to relevant
stakeholders and team members
* Support the roll-out of a CRM system
* Provide advocacy for service users by liaising with external
agencies.
* Working collaboratively with other Departments within the AsIAm
team
* Identify team training needs in collaboration with the Information
Line and Head of Community Support and keep up to date with relevant
changes in legislation and policy
* Proactively develop resources, information materials and support
events based on needs identified through trend analysis.
* Represent the organisation at external meetings/seminars
* Support the overall work of the organisation and take on other
such duties as may be required from time to time
* Work collaboratively with other disciplines and officers within
the organisation to build the capacity of the team through delivering
internal training or guidance as required
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* A minimum of two years’ experience in providing effective and
evidence-based therapeutic/social care support to autistic adults or
children in a health, social care or educational setting.
* Experience managing a team within the care sector (
* Ability to communicate highly effectively with a diverse community
of people, both in interactions and in writing
* Experience in providing informal and formal training on a range of
autism related issues to different stakeholder groups
* Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills.
* Practical knowledge of contemporary autistic culture and autism
related issues in Ireland.
* Understanding of the Irish education, social care and healthcare
system.
* Ability to operate independently on a range of projects/duties.
* Strong computer literacy.
* Strong administrative skills.
* Excellent risk analysis and management skills.
* Relevant academic qualification (educational/clinical psychology /
speech and language therapy / occupational therapy/social worker inter
alia).
CONTRACT DURATION:
This is a permanent position post successful completion of a 6-month
probationary period.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
AsIAm will offer a salary and benefits commensurate with the AsIAm pay
scale and experience.
In addition to annual leave, the company traditionally offers
additional paid time off (company days) including a Christmas office
closure period. This is sanctioned annually at the discretion of
management. There is also access to an Employee Assistance Programme
and a generous company contribution to a pension scheme on
eligibility.
WORKING HOURS:
The role is fulltime.
The role holder is required to have a degree of flexibility regarding
working hours with the expectation of some evening and weekend work.
LOCATION:
The role is based in AsIAm HQ in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Remote working
agreements can be requested and are at the discretion of the line
manager.
YOUR NEXT STEP…
Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to Lisa
Aspeling, Executive Assistant to the CEO, at *.
The closing date for receipt of applications is **Apply on the
website**st of April *.
Note: All candidates must be willing to undergo Garda Vetting should
they be successful.
_AsIAm actively support inclusion in the workplace and will endeavour
to provide reasonable accommodations as requested by candidates
throughout the interview process for this position._
_AsIAm is an equal opportunities employer who reserves the right to
practice positive discrimination as set out by the Employment Equity
Act, *._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
