At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.
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Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.
Area Manager
East Co. Mayo
* Permanent 35 hours per week
* Reference Number 2025-021A
* Closing date: March 21st, 2025
Job Brief
We invite applications for these positions which will oversee the effective management and day to day operations of allocated services to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, effective and person-centered services to meet the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities, to have the best life possible, within their community.
The post holder will also be required to register as a PPIM for the designated centres within the remit of his/her service area. In the absence of the Head of Operations, the CEO will delegate responsibility as required to the Area Manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring a person-centred approach to service delivery based on the priorities agreed with each individual
* Ensuring each person supported receives a high quality and safe service, based on each person's assessed needs
* Developing and building relationships with service users, families, advocates and the wider community
* Develop and maintain effective and efficient service delivery standards to ensure that persons we support, Western Care Association, statutory and national service reform requirements are met
* The management, supervision, coaching and development of frontline managers
* The implementation of Western Care Association policies and procedures
* Budget management
* Day to day management of health and safety within the services
Candidate Requirements:
* Strong knowledge and competency on relevant regulations and policy including, but not limited to HIQA, New Directions, National Service Reform and current best practice in the delivery of person-centred practice
* Ability to demonstrate strong leadership, management and improvement skills
* Experience of direct line management with well-developed people management skills
* Experience of service development and service improvement
* Willingness to work flexible hours required for the job which may include evening and weekend work
* Competent IT skills
* Knowledge and experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities, Autism and complex medical needs
* Experience of supporting individuals with additional needs and collaborating with families is essential
* Applicants must have excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Ability to problem-solve and be creative around service responses
* A genuine interest and enthusiasm to stay true to the ethos of the services
* An appetite for change, challenge and enhancement
* An understanding and appreciation of equality and life quality for all people
Other Duties Involved:
* Contribute to and participate in the local service planning process and the creative development and ongoing changing needs of the service.
* Provide personal care and support to persons we support where required
* Ensure a safe place of work, incorporating Western Care Association's Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety requirement.
* To promote safety in all environments, in line with the Association's practices.
* Use positive approaches to support people who may have behaviours that challenge in line with Organisational practice.
Qualification Details:
* A minimum level 7 degree qualification in Social Care, or equivalent.
-please note your qualification must be eligible for CORU registration
* Relevant management qualification
* A minimum of three years at management level in the social care sector
* At least five years social care experience
Other Requirements:
* Full driver's license is essential
* All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks
* All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland more than 6 months since the age of 18 years
Salary Scale:
Area Manager Pay Scale (Scale Range €54,123 to €70,972 per annum) based on full-time working hours i.e. 35 per week.
Employment Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Pension and Life Insurance Scheme
* Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement
* Dedicated learning and development
* Flexible working opportunities
* Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme
* Sick pay scheme
Health:
Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to this post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Job Description:
Reports To: Head of Operations
Responsibility for: Residential, Respite & Day Adult Services
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Area Manager will have responsibility for overseeing the effective management and day to day operations of allocated services within a Service Area, to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, effective and person-centered services to meet the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, to have the best life possible, within their community.
The post holder will also be required to register as a PPIM for the designated centres within the remit of his/her service area. In the absence of the Head of Operations, the CEO will delegate responsibility as required to the Area Manager.
As a member of the senior management team for Western Care Association, the Area Manager will be responsible for contributing to and leading strategic development and achievement.
General:
* Members of staff are expected to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure.
* Develop and enhance existing collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for individuals who use the services.
* All staff are expected to demonstrate their commitment to Western Care Association by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
* All staff must comply with the Smoke Free Policy and associated procedures.
* All Staff must take care of their own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what they do (or do not do).
* All staff must co-operate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety or welfare.
* All staff must follow the training they have received when using any work items their employer has given them.
* Western Care Association is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. The Area Manager is required to adhere to all associated procedures throughout the course of his/her employment.
* The Area Manager will endeavour to ensure the on-going confidence of the public.
* The Area Manager will maintain high standards of personal accountability.
Person Specification Requirements:
* A minimum level 7 degree qualification in Social Care, Nursing or equivalent
* Relevant management qualification
* At least five years social care experience, of which at least three must be at a management level.
* Strong knowledge and competency on relevant regulations and policy including, but not limited to HIQA, New Directions, National Service Reform and current best practice in the delivery of person-centred practice.
* Ability to demonstrate strong leadership, management and improvement skills
* Experience of direct line management with well developed people management skills
* Experience of service development and service improvement
* Willingness to work flexible hours required for the job which may include evening and weekend work
* Experience of using IT packages and programmes
* Full clean driver's license and use of / access to a car
Initial Base: Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Hours: 35 hours per week including flexibility
Salary: Based on Grade VII - WCA is part of pay restoration linked to the Department of Health and Children Consolidated Pay Scales.
This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and may be reviewed and amended in the future to include any other reasonable duties, projects or tasks as may be requested by management from time to time and to reflect changing organisational requirements, changing staffing levels, etc.
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