In 1961 Leonard Cheshire set up Ireland’s first Cheshire service in Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow, supported by volunteers, and since then further services have developed around the country. Initially, these services were supported by local voluntary management committees who oversaw the running of the services and who fundraised locally. Over time, the Health and Social Care environment in Ireland changed with an increased requirement for governance and oversight.
Skills and attributes
* A minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in a similar focused role.
* A QQI Level 5 Healthcare Major Award or an equivalent care related qualification.
* Management or Leadership Qualification
Description
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily.
About Cheshire Ireland
Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/.
What we do
We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.
How we work
Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement.
What you will do
The purpose of this role is to effectively manage services delivered to individuals in their own homes. To lead a team who support individuals in all aspects of their daily lives and activities as per their individual needs and care plans to enable them to live a life of their own choosing. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values and operating ethos.
Who we are looking for
* A minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in a similar focused role.
* A QQI Level 5 Healthcare Major Award or an equivalent care related qualification.
* A Management/Leadership Qualification.
* Previous experience in leading and managing a team.
* Previous experience in operational resource planning and management.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Ability to overcome personal and professional challenges and to reflect and learn from mistakes and feedback as a tool for personal development.
* Ability to maintain composure in difficult or challenging situations.
* Ability to keep abreast of current developments in inclusion and individualisation issues in Ireland and internationally.
* Ability to keep aware of good practices in the provision of person-centred services and be sensitive to the issues experienced by people with physical disabilities and neurological conditions.
* In possession of the necessary documentation to work and live in the Republic of Ireland.
* Hold full a (clean) driver licence and is willing to travel for work on a regular basis and outside of normal working hours when required.
* Ability to speak and write English fluently.
* Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
* Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service.
* Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services.
Why work for us
* Flexibility in working hours.
* Career opportunities.
* Induction and ongoing training.
* Free Parking.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Maternity benefit.
* Bike/Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Death in Service benefit for pension members.
* Employee Referral bonus.
For further information please contact Colleen Doyle 087 1895883
Closing Date: - 21st of April 2025 @5pm
Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.
All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau.
Meet the Waterford Cheshire Services Team
John’s Hill, Waterford City Waterford, X91 CKC7
Residential living
Modern building with self-contained apartments
6 apartments located externally to the main building
14 residents and 2 respite places
Cheshire Ireland Waterford was established in 2003 and provides accommodation and support in a purpose built facility of self-contained apartments to people with physical disabilities and neurological conditions in the HSE South Region. It is located very centrally in Waterford city with great access to the city centre.
Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
Cheshire Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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