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Social Care Leader - Purpose - Bantry Residential Services
Position: Social Care Leader - Specific Purpose Contract - Bantry
Residential Services - **Apply on the website** hrs per week

Location: Bantry

Social Care Leader ? Specific Purpose Contract

We are looking for a Social Care Leader for our Bantry Adults
Residential Service to cover maternity leave, **Apply on the website**
hours average per week on a rotation basis. Closing date: Friday
2 October **Apply on the website** Job Description Social Care Leader

Responsible to: Area Manager

The following description is intended to give a broad outline of the
post only. It is neither inclusive nor definitive. Duties may be
altered or amended to suit the changing needs of the people we
support. Staff will be consulted regarding any such changes. It is our
policy to review job descriptions on a regular basis.

Overall Purpose of Position

Responsible for the day-to-day activities in the Regional Respite
centre including ongoing compliance with regulation in particular.
They will be required to be registered as a Person In Charge as per
HIQA regulations. The person appointed will be responsible for health
and safety, activity planning, personal care plans, person-centered
planning, budget management, staff planning, staff support and
supervision and family liaison.

JOB GOAL:

To listen to, learn from, support and work to achieve the priorities
of the residents in compliance with the National Standards for
Residential Services Children & Adults with Disabilities **Apply on
the website**- . To
provide them with a home-from- home experience in accordance with the
CoAction?s Mission Statement ?

Main Responsibilities

? Ensure the day to day needs of the residents are being met in
compliance with the Health Care Act **Apply on the website** ( Care
and support of residents in designated centres for persons (Children
and Adults) with disabilities) regulations **Apply on the website**

? To contribute to the promotion, creation and maintenance of a
welcoming, caring and supportive environment in the Designated Centre
ensuring a high standard of care is delivered.

? Ensure at all times the residents of the Designated Centre are
treated with dignity and respect.

? To be attentive to the physical, social, spiritual and emotional
needs of the residents.

? Be registered as PIC (Person in Charge) and fulfil all such
duties, including making notifications, as set out in the regulations.

? Meet with auditors (internal and external) and provide access to
buildings/records and where appropriate staff, the people we support
and their families as required

? To ensure timely and accurate information is available to payroll
in line with organisational policy with regard to staffing levels and
hours of work within the area of responsibility.

? To take responsibility for the completion and maintenance of staff
rosters for the Regional Respite Centre.

? To coordinate the groups and individuals visits to the Regional
Respite Centre.

? To contribute to the provision of a programme of stimulating
activities for all the residents and to support and facilitate them in
accessing recreational activities and social outings.

? To ensure the residents are not subjected to any forms of abuse.

? To ensure that health and safety guidelines are adhered to at all
times.

? To ensure that all Safeguarding concerns or allegations,
accidents/ incidents and complaints are reported and appropriately
dealt with in line with CoAction?s policies and procedures.

? To ensure each resident has the opportunity to discuss goals for
their stay and to facilitate review of these upon completion of their
stay.

? To ensure that all relevant records within the centre are
maintained to a high standard and in line with regulatory requirements

? Ensure compliance with the safe administration of medication in
accordance with CoAction&#**Apply on the website**;s Medication
Management Policy.

? To share in those duties, which are essential to the maintenance
of hygiene, and to undertake domestic duties required to maintain the
house in a clean and tidy condition.

? Under the guidance of the Area Manager, maintain good
relationships with the families of the residents and other
professionals.

? To organise and lead in regular staff meetings and delegate as
appropriate

? To keep the Area Manager informed of all matters relating to the
residents welfare through regular formal reports and supervision.

? To be alert to any possible danger, either from defects in
premises or equipment, to address and bring to the notice of the Area
Manager.

? In the event of any immediate danger, to take appropriate action
to reduce the risk of physical injury.

? Compile and create budget submissions for the area of operation
and manage approved budgets

? To develop relevant skills and abilities by taking part in
training courses open to you.

? To organise deliver induction and training to residential staff as
required.

? To carry out day-to-day supervision of staff reporting to you.

? To contribute in a positive and energetic manner to the overall
development of CoAction and the services it provides.

? To ensure that all policies are adhered to at all times.

? Whilst acknowledging the need for the professional sharing of
information within the team, you are required to have strict regard to
the confidential nature of your work, within the team.

To ensure the referral and enrolment processes for the regional
respite centre and adhered to and that all required paperwork is
maintained to a high standard.

? To carry out other duties which may be agreed from time to time in
discussion with the Area Manager.
HEALTH & SAFETY

? To be aware of and practice the correct use of all aids and
appliances e.g. Hoists.

? Ensure all accidents/incidents are reported and documented in
accident/incident book as held in each area.

? Maintain the risk register for the respite centre ensuring risks
are addressed appropriately

? Be fully aware of the Organisations duties and employee duties
under the Safety, Health and Welfare at work Act **Apply on the
website**.

? Act as Area Safety Co-ordinator in line with the terms of the
CoAction West Cork Safety Statement.

? Ensure adequate knowledge of emergency actions and plans.

? Ensure fire and safety precautions are implemented and maintained
and fire drills are organised regularly in line with the Fire Safety
Policy.
LEADERSHIP

? The Social Care Leader will lead, manage, develop and support
staff individually and as a team including induction, support and
training in line with CoAction practices and the Health Care Act
**Apply on the website** (Care and support of residents in designated
centres for persons (Children and Adults) with disabilities)
regulations **Apply on the website**.

? The SCL will complete annual staff appraisals and quarterly
supervision meetings

? The SCL will be responsible for the development of goals and will
ensure that these are identified and met.

? Ensure that staff are aware of and adhere to all CoAction Policies
and Procedures.

? To develop and maintain effective communication systems both
formal and informal with residents, colleagues, families and
stakeholders.

? Promote dignity and respect for all - to residents, colleagues,
families and stakeholders at all times.

? To ensure that staff establish and maintain relationships with the
residents which are based on respect and equality and promote their
independence.

? To embrace advocacy in the delivery of person centred care.

? To ensure that complaints received are dealt with in accordance
with the CoAction complaints policy.
Person Specification

Position Title: Social Care Leader

Based: Bantry Residential Service

Reports To: Area Manager

Overall Position Purpose:

To take overall responsibility for the operation of the Regional
Respite Service. This includes being responsible for health and
safety, programme developments, personal care plans, budget
management, staff planning, staff support and family liaison.

Essential Qualifications Desirable Qualifications

A recognised professional qualification for Social Care, outlined as
follows:

HETAC/DIT/(UCC) Diploma in Social Care

HETAC/DIT National Diploma in Applied Social Studies

HETAC/DIT National Diploma in Childcare

DIT Diploma in Applied Social Care

National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disabilities), The Open
Training College, (HETAC) accredited.

BA(Ord)in Social care practice (level 7 on the QQI framework)

Or

Registered Nurse Intellectual Disability (RNID)

RNMH qualification is also recognised under the above guidelines.

Or

The candidate will possess an equivalent qualification

Full Driving licence is essential. (**Apply on the website** years or
over as stipulated by CoAction?s insurance policy)

Management Qualification in Health and Social Care

Qualification in the area of ASD

Mandatory training as required by HIQA

Positive Behaviour support training

Person centred planning training

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Desirable Knowledge Skills &
Abilities

? Professional knowledge i.e. developmental theories, theoretical
framework for residential care.

? Excellent Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate
well with a diverse group of stakeholders.

? Maturity

? Ability to relate to people with intellectual disabilities

? Flexibility

? Willingness to learn

? Motivation

? Ability to write reports with a high level of competency in IT

? Proven interest in sports/activities

? Leadership skills

? Assertiveness

Utilisation of excel databases

Policy development and review

Essential Experience Desired Experience

Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years experience working in a
supervisory or management role in a health or social care setting

Previous experience of being the PIC for HIQA purposes

Experience working within a regional respite service / multi agency
setting


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Type: Permanent
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