Social Care Leader
- Co Galway
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure full compliance with HIQA regulations, the Health Act 2007, and other relevant legislation.
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the designated centre, ensuring a high standard of care and support for service users.
- Develop and implement person-centred support plans that promote independence and quality of life.
- Maintain accurate records and submit required reports to senior management.
- Lead, supervise, and support a multidisciplinary team, ensuring staff development and training needs are met.
- Manage staff rosters effectively, ensuring appropriate skill mix and resource allocation.
- Conduct performance management, appraisals, and development meetings with staff.
- Oversee the annual budget, ensuring effective financial management and resource allocation.
- Ensure appropriate management of service users' personal finances, maintaining transparency and compliance with regulations.
- Create a safe, supportive, and home-like environment for service users.
- Encourage and facilitate social inclusion and community participation.
- Promote individual choice, independence, and dignity in all aspects of care.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a management or supervisory role in health or social care.
- Relevant social care or nursing qualification, minimum QQI Level 7 in social care.
- Management qualification.
- Proven experience managing a residential service in compliance with HIQA regulations.
- Experience in budget management and financial oversight.
- Strong experience in report writing, personal support plans, and roster management.
- Full, clean driving license.
- Excellent IT and administrative skills.
- In-depth knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements for residential disability services.