Job Description Role Purpose
The role encompasses management of all aspects of the Designated Centre to include provision of a high quality, person-centred service to residents and effective management of the staff team and resources.
Key Responsibilities:
* Effectively discharge your role as Person in Charge, in line with the requirements of The Health Act (2007) and associated Regulations.
* Ensure that allocated resources are effectively managed and deployed.
* Implement management systems, which ensure that the service provided is safe, appropriate to service user needs, of a high quality and effectively monitored.
* Effectively discharge your role as Person in Charge, in line with the requirements of HIQA, the Health Act (2007) and associated Regulations.
* Ensure that all Stewart Care policies and procedures are in place, up to date and effectively implemented in your areas of responsibility.
* Ensure that Stewarts Care Safeguarding systems and processes are implemented effectively in your areas of responsibility.
* Maintain an up-to-date Risk Register in line with the policy requirements.
* Ensure the Risk and Incident Management policies and procedures are implemented effectively in your service area.
* Ensure all necessary risks are escalated to your Divisional Lead, through your line manager, in a timely manner.
* Educate all staff and students on the standards and regulation (S.I.367) and their role in adhering to these.
* Continually monitor and improve the quality of the service, through observation and audit.
The Person:
* Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or have completed a Social Care (Honours) Degree.
* Meet the requirements of the Health Act (2007) Regulations (2013) with regard to the requirements of a Person in Charge.
* Have a strong working knowledge of the HIQA Standards and Health Act (2007) and associated Regulations and Guidance, and knowledge of national policies in the disability sector.
* 3-5 years' experience in the disability sector would be an advantage.
* A management qualification would be an advantage.
* 2-3 years' experience of managing a service, staff or a home would be an advantage.
* Have excellent computer literacy and information technology skills.
* Possess excellent report writing skills.
* Have an up-to-date, valid Irish Driving Licence.