Lotus Care Services: Person In Charge (PIC)
Job Title: Person in Charge, Lotus Care Children's Respite and Residential Service
Status: Permanent, Full Time Contract
Location: Co. Kildare
Salary: €55,000-€64,000 a year
Job type: Full-time
Shift and schedule:
* Weekend availability
* Flexitime
* Monday to Friday
* On call
Benefits:
* Annual leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
Purpose of the Post:
The Person in Charge (PIC) will be responsible for the management of Lotus Care Services Respite and Residential Services for Children and Adults. The role includes responsibility for managing staff and providing the highest standards of respite and residential care to our Service Users. The post holder will ensure compliance with HIQA standards and implement Lotus Care Services policies and procedures supporting best care and practice in disability services.
Key Working Relationships:
Lotus Care Services delivers services using the Social Model of Disabilities. Strong professional relationships need to be forged with stakeholders including service owners, families, and colleagues within Lotus Care Services, HSE/TUSLA, and other agencies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Be responsible for effective governance, operational management, and administration of the service.
* Ensure quality, safe, respite and residential services are delivered to service users.
* Ensure service user breaks are delivered in line with need.
* Develop, implement, and maintain staff rosters.
* Maintain relevant records and documentation in compliance with legislation and HIQA requirements.
* Facilitate and deliver appropriate training for staff.
* Provide supervision and performance management for staff.
* Provide strong leadership and foster a culture of quality and safety in service delivery.
* Support service developments to respond to changing needs of service users and funders.
* Ensure compliance with HIQA standards and maintain HIQA registration.
* Manage resources and associated budgets.
* Comply with all requirements under the Health Act 2007.
* Maintain relevant registrations and qualification requirements.
* Ensure Health and Safety compliance for service users and staff.
* Stay updated on changes in legislation related to the Health Sector and Disability Sector.
* Perform on-call duties.
Minimum Requirements:
* Applied Social Care Degree.
* Management Qualification.
* 3 years' Team leader or supervisory experience in the disability sector.
* Proficient working knowledge of HIQA Standards and Health Act (2007) and associated regulations.
* Full (clean) driver's licence.
Terms & Conditions:
* Responsible to: Director of Services
* Contract: Permanent full-time role, working 39 hours per week.
* Probation: A probationary period of six months applies.
* Annual leave: 22 days per annum for a full-time post.
* Garda Clearance/Policy Clearance required.
* Sick Pay: Medical certification required for sickness exceeding two days.
Schedule:
* Flexitime
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
* Team Leader: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr