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Social Care Leader – Day Services
Ref: SC118
Applications are invited for the above full time Permanent Position.
The Organisation:
Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation providing comprehensive community-based services to people with intellectual disabilities.
We support people across a wide range of services within residential settings, day services, supported independent living, job advocacy and vocational training.
The Role:
The primary purpose of this role is the efficient management of an assigned area of Day Services. This role will also involve the implementation of programmes for service users and the supervision and management of staff.
Candidates must meet the following criteria relevant to the role:
Degree (Hons) in Nursing, or Social Care Discipline or an equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience working in the area of intellectual disability
Minimum of 1 year leadership and staff management experience and be able to demonstrate same
Post graduate qualification in management is desirable.
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the sector, national policies and standards guiding the service.
Salary and qualifications are in accordance with Department of Health consolidated pay scales: Social Care Leader €52,441 - €61,241 LSI per annum.
Campaign Ref: SC118
Applications should include a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria.
All queries in relation to this post should be emailed to recruitment@stewartscare.ie
Closing date: 8th December 2023
Applications will be short-listed based on the information supplied.
A panel may be formed, from which future permanent and temporary positions may be filled.
No assistance from recruitment agencies is required at this time.
Stewarts Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Leader – Job Description
Role
Social Care Leader – Day services
Closing Date
8th December 2023
Duration of Post
Full Time Permanent
Location
Primarily based in Palmerstown, with responsibility to visit all other Stewarts sites
Reporting Relationship
Director of Care Day Services or person nominated by them
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is the efficient management of an assigned area of Day Services. The implementation of programmes for service users. The supervision and management of staff.
Scope of the Role
The scope of this role is the efficient management of an assigned area of Day Services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership
Have the flexibility to work across all of Day Services to meet the needs of the service.
Take the lead role in setting day services strategy for service user experience.
Play an active role in the wider development of day services as required.
Promote best practice.
To follow correct procedure for all incidents / accidents.
Keep accurate records.
Communicate with the line managers daily and provide up-to-date service reports.
Promote innovation in service delivery throughout day services.
Promote person-centredness throughout the service.
Quality, Service User Safety and Governance
Work directly with service users and staff on a day-to-day basis.
Plan and develop programmes (with his/her team) to meet the individual needs of service users.
Provide and maintain high standards of care to ensure dignity and respect for each service user.
Participate in the development, training, education and care of service users and to ensure their welfare and safety.
Be responsible as the need arises for service users and act as a key worker for some.
To liaise with the multi-disciplinary team so as to ensure that the continuity of health care for service users is maintained to a high standard.
Maintain the highest possible standards at all times in relation to “Best Practice” Health / Safety, Hygiene and Delivery of Service.
Develop and implement strategies to receive feedback from service users and their families who receive support and from staff members delivering care through your service with an emphasis on improving the experience and provision of quality of care within Day Services.
To promote self- development, independence and individuality of each client.
Ensure appropriate systems are in place for measuring quality of outcomes and the effective use of resources.
Consider and implement strategies to transition service users from traditional campus-based model of care delivery to community-based supports (Hubs).
Be responsible for implementation of risk management policy and procedures.
Implement strategies to empower service users and staff to facilitate an independent model of care delivery.
Apply adult safeguarding policies and ensure they are adhered to across all of Day Services.
Be responsible for the implementation of fire safety recommendations and standards as identified by the fire safety officer.
Financial and Resource
Be accountable for all resources and budgetary provisions within your area of responsibility. Implement appropriate systems to ensure accountability is appropriately disseminated throughout the service.
Participate in the recruitment process as requested by the HR Department.
Management
Is fully accountable for Team Members, Care Staff and all other staff within day services.
Follow the reporting mechanism for all incidents/accidents and record same.
To provide written reports as required and have an appreciation of the importance of legal aspects and be able to write a factual statement concerning an accident or incident which occurs.
Ensure appropriate management practices are applied and performance management strategies, as outlined by the HR Department, are implemented.
Ensure all staff, within area of accountability, meet the requirements outlined by the L&D department for core competency training and best practice training.
Provide regular supervision to staff.
Co-ordinate staff meetings to enhance teamwork and promote good communication.
Identify staff training needs and deficits.
Ensure staff are educated with regard to relevant policy.
Information Technology Skills
Observe strictly the Code of Confidentiality.
The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Qualifications & Experience
Candidates must meet the following criteria relevant to the role:
Degree (Hons) in Nursing, or Social Care Discipline or an equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience working in the area of intellectual disability
Minimum of 1 year leadership and staff management experience and be able to demonstrate same
Post graduate qualification in management is desirable.
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the sector, national policies and standards guiding the service
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Social Care Leader
Remuneration
Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health consolidated pay scales.
Current Salary Scale: Social Care Leader
€52,441 - €61,241
Annual leave
24 Days Per Annum
Working week
The hours allocated to this post are 39 hours per week with a 7.8-hour standard working day, exclusive of lunch breaks.
The allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Director of Day Services and in accordance with the needs of the service.
Probation
All employees will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months, with an extension if required to 9 months. This probationary period applies to all employees irrespective of their role or type of role.
Garda Vetting
Stewarts Care will carry out Garda vetting on all new employees. An employee will not take up employment with the organisation until the Garda Vetting process has been completed and the organisation is satisfied that such an appointment does not pose a risk to the service users and employees.
References
Stewarts Care will seek up to two written references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisation with which the candidate has been associated. Stewarts reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees.