Lotus Care Services: Person In Charge (PIC)
Location: Kildare & Laois
Salary: €49,000-€55,000 a year - Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Shift and Schedule:
* Weekend availability
* Flexitime
* Monday to Friday
* On call
Benefits:
* Annual leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
Full Job Description
Job Title: Person in Charge, Lotus Care Children's Respite and Residential Service
Status: Permanent, Full Time Contract
Reporting to: Director of Services
Purpose of the Post
The Person in Charge (PIC) will be responsible for the management of Lotus Care Services Respite and Residential Services for Children and Adults, ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and implementing Lotus Care Services policies and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Person in Charge will:
* Be responsible for the effective governance, operational management, and administration of the service.
* Ensure quality, safe respite and residential services are delivered to service users.
* Develop, implement, and maintain an actual and planned staff roster.
* Ensure compliance with record keeping in line with legislation and HIQA requirements.
* Facilitate and deliver appropriate training for staff.
* Provide supervision and performance management for staff.
* Support service developments and initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with all standards as laid down by HIQA.
* Manage resources within the centre including budgets.
* Ensure compliance with all requirements under the Health Act 2007.
* Be responsible for all aspects of Health and Safety.
* Keep up to date with any changes in legislation.
* On call duties.
Minimum Requirements
* Have an Applied Social Care Degree.
* A Management Qualification.
* 3 years' Team leader or supervisory experience in the disability sector.
* Proficient working knowledge of HIQA Standards and Health Act (2007).
* Full (clean) driver's licence.
Terms & Conditions
Responsible to: Director of Services
Contract: Permanent full-time role, working 39 hours per week.
Probation: A probationary period of six months applies to this post.
Salary: Negotiated based on experience and qualification.
Annual Leave: 22 days per annum for full-time posts.
Garda Clearance/Policy Clearance: Required for all prospective employees working with children or vulnerable persons.
Sick Pay: Must be medically certified for sickness exceeding two days; maximum of six uncertified days in any 12-month period.
Schedule:
* Flexitime
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Education: Bachelor's (required)
Experience: Team Leader: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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