The Brothers of Charity Services in Ireland provide a variety of services and supports to over 6,500 people with an intellectual disability or autism, and their families, throughout Counties Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Limerick, Roscommon, Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford.
Skills and Attributes
* QQI Level 7 in Social care plus level 8 in Health/management related
* CORU or NMBI registered
* 5 years experience working in residential services
* 2 years experience working in Management
* Working in the area of intellectual disability
Description
* Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age-related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.
Applications are invited for the following:
PERSON IN CHARGE
Ref: 04/2025
Social Care Manager 1 / Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) GRADE
Permanent Full-Time (39 /37.5 hours per week)
Location: Adults Residential Services, Cork City/suburbs / Bandon, Co. Cork
The Purpose
The post holder will ensure that each person supported is assisted through a person-centred approach, ensuring their rights are respected at all times. Emphasis will be on forming a team approach involving the person supported, families, key workers, advocates and staff including day services, ensuring a meaningful quality of life for each person in their centre(s). Working towards community integration and ensuring a quality service is provided to all who use the service are essential parts of the role.
The person/s appointed shall ensure that the vision is delivered through our core values of Person Centred Service. Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, national legislation including Health Act 2007 and H.I.Q.A. regulations. May take on the duties of Person in Charge for a designated centre.
The normal working hours will be 37.5/39 hours per week (depending on qualification); however, flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and sleepovers are involved.
The person/s appointed shall, in addition to partaking in the roster, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the designated centre/centres, reflecting the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity, operating within agreed policies and procedures and ensuring that the individual needs of persons supported are being met by all workers therein.
Reporting to: Area Manager or other authorised person as the Employing Authority may designate.
Professional Qualifications and Experience
* Candidates must:
* Possess a level 7 or higher in Social care PLUS a level 8 in a health/management related 3rd level qualification on the Quality & Qualifications (QQI) framework. OR
* Possess a nursing qualification PLUS a level 8 in a health/management related 3rd level qualification on the Quality & Qualifications (QQI) framework.
* Possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Social Care Worker Registration Board, CORU AND
* Must be eligible for registration on the Social Care Workers registration board with CORU from November 2023, must obtain such registration by November 2025 and must maintain such registration for the duration of employment in this role.
* If a qualified nurse, maintain live annual registration in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) - An Bórd Altranais.
* Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in residential services supporting adults with intellectual disability, autism and challenging behaviour.
* Minimum of 2 years management or supervisory experience.
* Possess or working towards a relevant management qualification.
* Post graduate training in Positive Behaviour Support is desirable.
* Be flexible to meet the requirements of the service.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of flexibility are essential.
* Have experience of using alternative communication methods.
* Previous experience and understanding of how to support individuals with very specific and clinical support requirements and a clear understanding of the importance of working in line with written protocols and guidelines is desirable.
* Have experience of using a person-centred planning system.
* Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems.
Additional Information
The normal working hours will be 37.5/39 hours per week (depending on qualification); however, flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and nights are involved. Starting and finishing times will be as notified to the appointee from time to time by the line manager. It is essential that the Clinical Nurse Manager/Social Care leader ensures that there is constant and appropriate cover available within the residential service at all times. The appointee may be required to work additional hours arising from the duties of the appointment and compensation for these hours by way of time off in lieu, to be taken in line with the policy.
Salary Scale: Social Care Manager 1: €54,699- €63,877 (1/10/24 Consolidated Scales)
* Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents.
INFORMAL ENQUIRIES OR REQUEST FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION TO:
Interviews scheduled for Wednesday 19th February 2025.
A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled throughout our Services.
Applications should be made online using the 'APPLY' link below.
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer.
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