About the Job
As Head of Service, you will provide day-to-day operational management for all care and support services across Residential Childcare Centre settings. Your focus will be on ensuring that care and support is equitable, professional, and of an excellent standard.
You will work closely with the Director of Services, TUSLA contracted colleagues, and clinical leads to ensure effective management of placement planning activities for residents and oversight of resources.
Key responsibilities include managing the service, governance, leadership, financial performance, and special features of the job.
Managing the Service
You will make decisions about resource allocation and ensure the deployment of centre staff across all care settings to meet residents' needs and prevent unnecessary significant events.
Responsibilities include monitoring and reviewing centre management, personnel files, residents' files, maintenance records, health and safety, fire, and medication records.
Governance
You will ensure that all Centres comply with National Standards, Professional Standards, company Policies and Procedures, safeguarding, and child care laws.
Support Centre Managers, Deputies, and Teams in their roles and responsibilities.
Leadership
Provide strong leadership in the care and support services, embedding the Model of Care in centres across the organisation.
Ensure teams embed quality assurance in everyday practices in all roles.
Financial Performance
Monitor and manage the services budget, ensuring financial efficiency, cost control, and resource allocation aligned with service delivery goals.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and financial optimisation while maintaining high-quality service standards.
Special Features of the Job
The post holder will participate in the on-call rota when required and work flexible, unsocial hours.
Represent the company at local, regional, and national meetings, events, and conferences.