SUPPORT MANAGER: COMMUNITY – KERRY
(OPEN TO PUBLIC COMPETITION)
Family Carers Ireland (FCI) is _the _national charity supporting over
*, * 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 _KERRY_. This role will report to our Regional Support
Manager: Community (South). 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 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 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.
* Full driving licence, with access to car.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Permanent, full-time contract ( * hours per
week; Monday - Friday). The successful candidate will work remotely
and ideally, they will live in the Kerry area. If FCI establishes a
centre in Kerry in the future, the Support Manager will work a hybrid
model._ _Flexibility to travel to meetings as required is essential.
The remuneration for this role includes an annual salary of €**Apply
on the website**, * and access to a defined
contribution pension scheme. The annual leave entitlement for this
role is * 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 THURSDAY, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH SEPTEMBER
**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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