Residential Leader (Social Care Manager 1/CNM1)
* Kildare, Ireland
* Full-time, Fixed Term
Who We Are
Muiríosa Foundation supports individuals (and their families) with an intellectual disability and/or autism to live self-directed, connected and fulfilling lives. Currently, we employ over 1,400 staff and support people in Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Longford, Kildare, Tipperary, and Kilkenny. We provide supports through the Regional structure and the Person Centred Wing. Each region exercises a high level of devolved autonomy across all major operational functions including residential homes.
Skills and Attributes
* Participate in Regional on-Call
* Suitability as outlined in job description and person specification
* Minimum 3 years supervisory/management experience
* Ability to travel between locations
Description
(CNM1/Social Care Leader/Staff Nurse/Social Care Worker)
Includes Person in Charge Responsibility
Kildare Residential Service
Fixed Term 18 months - Full Time
We are continuously growing and looking for talented and enthusiastic Residential Leaders to join our team. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our organisation for a Residential Leader to join our Adult Residential Services in Kildare. This post will enable the successful candidate to make a lasting impression on people’s lives while enhancing their own clinical skills. As a dynamic and ever-changing organisation, we provide many opportunities for promotion and progression within the service. We expect and are happy to assist with Continued Professional Development. This exciting role will involve working with many other disciplines as part of a wider team that promotes positive risk management, inclusion in all aspects of society, and attention to the will and preference of the people we support. Report writing is computerised and all care documentation is recorded and stored electronically, so a working knowledge of technology is desirable.
Essential requirements for the role include a commitment to developing and implementing Person Centred Plans and Care Support Plans that are in keeping with the vision, values, choice, skills, will, and preference of each person within the residential setting. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate with each individual, their families, other professionals, and people important in the individual’s life. Flexibility and capability in managing priorities within their workload are essential. Candidates should be competent to work on their own initiative as well as being a team player supporting their colleagues.
Requirements:
* On the live register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, RNID or awaiting registration
* Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care/Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications)
* 3 years’ managerial experience
* Excellent Communication Skills to include Leadership, Mentoring, Support, and Supervision
* Robust knowledge and understanding of HIQA standards and statutory requirements and their responsibilities as a Person In Charge
* Excellent interpersonal, organisational, logistical, and IT skills
* Full current Driving Licence
* Support, supervise and motivate the staff teams reporting to them
* Key focus on supporting individuals to be active citizens within their local community
* Participation in the regional On-call roster
* Expected to maintain up-to-date and accurate records to ensure a high standard of care and support is provided to each individual at all times
* Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role
Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for Monday - Friday 9 am to 5 pm, with one evening and weekend on a rotation basis. In addition, we may require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes.
(This position will be remunerated appropriate to Qualification)
Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: 20th January 2025
To apply and pursue a rewarding career with The Muiriosa Foundation please go to our web page.
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Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
Muiriosa Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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