In Gheel, we focus on supporting individuals with autism through their life journey and enabling them to have fulfilling life experiences, while having autonomy and control over their choices and decisions.
Gheel Autism Services
We provide a wide range of services for adults with autism, including day and vocational opportunities, outreach support, and supported living options. Our approach is tailored to each person's unique needs and goals, considering how they think, learn, and process information.
Our committed practitioners receive regular training and are equipped with the knowledge and skills to enable each individual to have positive and meaningful life experiences. We strive to create a culture of support that is inclusive, independence-focused, and empowering.
Benefits
* Access to Educational Support Scheme
* Company pension with company contribution (including income protection and death-in-service benefits)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (dependent on service)
* Up to 27 days of Annual leave
* Bike to Work scheme
* Training and development (CPD)
* Option to join the Health Service credit union
Job Description
The Location Manager will mentor and lead staff teams to promote the wellbeing of those supported, ensuring a high quality of life. They will partner with individuals supported to help them achieve purposeful and meaningful visions for their lives, supporting residents to build their capacity and champion interdependence.
The successful candidate will pursue and promote initiatives which promote independence, personal and social development, education & employment possibilities, and leisure groups within the context of a Quality Framework. They will audit and oversee that relevant documentation is maintained within the team, ensuring that practical resources and strategies are implemented to support a person with Autism's communication and thinking.
The Manager will also be responsible for roster administration and related responsibilities such as leave and payroll submissions. Location managers will support high-quality service delivery through day-to-day management, induction, probation, supervision, and appraisal.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
* Third-level Qualification in Social Care or a related discipline
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and internet
* Full Clean Driver's license and access to their own vehicle
* Four years recent experience in the social care/disability sector
* Eligibility for CORU registration
The successful candidate will report to the Regional Manager and work as an integral part of the Regional Team. Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the Gheel Autism Services CLG Grade V Clerical pay scale point 1: €46,161 - point 6: €54,082 (LSI; €55,856 per annum based on working a 39-hour week.)