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Person in charge/ CNM 2 - South Limerick & North Cork, Kilmallock
Client:
St Josephs Foundation
Location:
Kilmallock, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
340cab14886c
Job Views:
4
Posted:
16.02.2025
Expiry Date:
02.04.2025
Job Description:
St. Joseph's Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing comprehensive services for people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968, the Foundation has grown by continuously responding to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
The Foundation provides services to children and adults, through day services, residential, respite care, and home support in the North Cork and South West Limerick region. We have day and residential services in various locations in the North Cork and South Limerick area; such as Charleville, Dromina, Newtownshandrum, Buttevant, Newmarket, Mitchelstown, and Mallow, in Limerick; Ballylanders, Ballyagran, Bruree, Bruff, Croom, Dromcollogher, Granagh, Kilmallock, and Liskennett.
Applications are invited for the following post:
Person In Charge
Permanent Post Full time
The ideal Candidate will have:
* Not less than 3 years' experience working with children/adults with an intellectual disability in a residential setting.
* Social care worker or Nursing qualification.
* Proven managerial skills with not less than three years' experience at management level and an appropriate management qualification to Fetac/QQI level 6 or equivalent.
* Ability to lead a staff team effectively.
* Experience of managing residential budgets.
* A detailed knowledge of HIQA.
* Experience working with adults with behaviours that challenge (desirable).
* A full Irish Driving Licence.
Informal enquiries to Catherine O Connell, Head of Client Services 063 89252
HOURLY COMMITMENT: 37.5 Hours
JOB GOAL: To manage the residence and to listen to, learn from, support and work to achieve the priorities of the residents in line with The National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities 2013.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership.
* Be proactive in promoting and ensuring that the Ethos, Mission, Vision and core values of the St. Josephs Foundation are upheld.
* Ensure that personnel within their designated areas of responsibility work in accordance with the policies and ethos of the St. Josephs Foundation.
* Ensure that all nursing staff adhere to professional code of conduct and operate within their scope of practice.
* Ensure that any concerns for the safety and welfare of residents are reported in a timely manner.
* Ensure a holistic Model of Care for Service Users which is consistent with a Person Centred approach.
* Be familiar with all Policies and Procedures, particularly those pertaining to client safety and welfare.
* Lead and manage interdisciplinary care for service users.
* Ensure that staff are empowered through coaching, education, and supervision.
* Lead the nursing and allied team through regular team meetings.
* Enable staff to identify and suggest improvement initiatives.
* Ensure high standards of care in the daily running of services within designated areas.
* Use a consultative approach and demonstrate an approachable management style.
* Monitor and evaluate methods of quality assurance and clinical effectiveness.
2. Management and Staff Development:
* Promote continuous professional development to ensure best practice.
* Ensure the efficient allocation and coordination of resources.
* Ensure timely and fair scheduling of rosters.
* Implement Health and Safety practices in accordance with the Safety Statement.
* Conduct regular hazard identification audits.
* Ensure all personnel are familiar with emergency procedures.
* Conduct Performance Management Reviews for staff.
* Intervene decisively where standards of behaviour, performance or attitude contravene service policy.
* Monitor and work to improve team processes.
* Support person centred planning.
3. Planning:
* Prioritise and respond to demands under pressure or in emergencies.
* Maintain a system of record keeping for operational activities.
* Plan short, medium and long term goals for residents and staff.
* Plan and implement appropriate skill mix.
4. Human Resources:
* Develop strategies for staff retention.
* Participate in the recruitment of staff.
* Foster an environment that supports professional development.
* Contribute to a good organisational culture.
* Ensure new staff receive adequate induction.
* Keep staff appraised of policies and procedures.
* Create an environment conducive to teamwork.
* Assist in grievances and disciplinary procedures.
* Utilise resources in a cost effective manner.
* Manage absenteeism levels.
5. Finance:
* Ensure efficient use of resources.
* Evaluate supplies and equipment purchased.
* Plan and track budget variances.
* Account for service users' monies.
6. Health and Safety:
* Report all accidents/incidents on the electronic reporting System Xyea.
* Be aware of duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at work Act 2005.
* Ensure timely repairs of faulty equipment.
* Ensure knowledge of emergency actions and plans.
* Implement and maintain fire and safety precautions.
7. Professional & Clinical Responsibility:
* Ensure residents receive high standard of clinical/holistic care.
* Maintain high standards of work performance.
* Promote dignity and respect for all residents.
* Maintain confidentiality.
* Ensure service policies and procedures are implemented.
* Develop interdisciplinary networking with families.
* Monitor support services relevant to the areas of responsibility.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
* Uphold the code of professional conduct.
* Make evidence-based decisions transparently.
* Promote advocacy in delivering person-centred care.
* Address complaints in accordance with service policy.
The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Area Managers / Manager of Services. This job description may change in line with the changing needs and objectives of St. Joseph's Foundation.
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