Person in Charge (SCL/CNM2) - Limerick Area (up to 64k P.A.)

Kilmallock, Co Limerick
€64,460 per year
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

St. Joseph's Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing comprehensive services for people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968 the Foundation has grown through continuously responding to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.The Foundation provides services to children and adults, through day services, residential, respite care, and home support in the North Cork and South West Limerick region. We have day and residential services in various locations in the North Cork and South Limerick area; such as Charleville, Dromina, Newtownshandrum, Buttevant, Newmarket, Mitchelstown and Mallow, in Limerick; Ballylanders, Ballyagran, Bruree, Bruff, Croom, Dromcollogher, Granagh, Kilmallock, and Liskennett.Applications are invited for the following posts in Killmallock, Croom & Ballyagran.Person In ChargePermanent Post Full timeThe ideal Candidate will have:

Not less than 3 year’s experience working with children/adults with an intellectual disability in a residential setting.
Social care worker or Nursing qualification
Proven managerial skills with not less than three years’ experience at management level and an appropriate management qualification to Fetac/QQI level 6 or equivalent.
Be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a staff team effectively.
Experience of managing residential budgets.
A detailed knowledge of HIQA.
Experience working with adults with behaviours that challenge (desirable).
A full Irish manual Driving Licence

Informal enquiries to Catherine O Connell, Head of Client Services 063 89252Notes:HOURLY COMMITMENT: 37.5 Hours (4 day week possible)Salary range 50k to 64k plus allowance of 1.5kJOB GOAL:To manage the residence and to listen to, learn from, support and work to achieve the priorities of the residents in line with The National Standards for Residential Services Children and Adults with Disabilities 2013-[ (Health Care Act 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (children and adults) with disabilities)regulations 2013]. To provide them with a home-from-home in accordance with the Foundation’s Mission Statement “To provide people with disabilities the opportunity to live the life of their choice to their fullest potential”RESPONSIBILITIESThe main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership.

Be proactive in promoting and ensuring that the Ethos, Mission, Vision and core values of the St. Josephs Foundation are upheld.
Ensure that personnel within their designated areas of responsibility work in accordance with the policies and ethos of the St. Josephs Foundation
Ensure that all nursing staff adhere to professional code of conduct and operate within their scope of practice
Ensure that any concerns for the safety and welfare of residents are reported in a timely manner
Ensure a holistic Model of Care for Service Users which is consistent with a Person Centred approach
Be familiar with all Policies and Procedures, particularly those pertaining to client safety and welfare

1. Leadership & Accountability

Is responsible for leading and managing interdisciplinary care for service users in areas of
responsibility
Ensure that staff are empowered through coaching, education, supervision.
Lead the nursing and allied team through regular team meetings.
Enable staff to identify and suggest improvement initiatives.
Ensures high standards of care in the daily running of services within designated areas.
Use a consultative approach and demonstrates an approachable management style.
Monitor and evaluate methods of quality assurance and clinical effectiveness and contribute to the development of quality methodologies.
Assure that clinical practice in areas of responsibility is evidence based.

2. Management and Staff Development

Is committed to and promotes continuous professional development to ensure best practice
Ensure the efficient and effective allocation and coordination of resources to achieve tasks
within areas of responsibility
Ensure scheduling of rosters is completed out in a timely and fair manner which reflects
service needs
Ensure that Health and Safety practices are implemented in accordance with the Safety
Statement of the service.
Conduct regular hazard identification audits and ensure that appropriate action is taken.
Ensure that all personnel are familiar with emergency and other operational procedures and
regulations.
Conducts Performance Management Reviews for staff within areas of responsibility
participate in the performance management programme
Intervenes decisively where standards of behaviour, performance or attitude contravene
service policy and procedure and informs appropriate personnel.
Monitor and work to improve the team processes, encourages team review and reflection
Actively lead and support the process of person centred planning within areas of responsibility.

3. Planning

Prioritise and responds to demands under pressure or in emergencies
Ensure a system of record keeping and reports for operational activities, planning of
meetings, case conferences and other events is maintained
Within areas of responsibility plan short, medium and long term goals to achieve desired
outcomes for residents and staff.
In conjunction with Line Manager plan and implement appropriate skill mix

4. Human Resources

Work with the Line Manager in developing strategies for staff retention.
Participate as required on the recruitment of staff for areas of responsibility.
Foster an environment that supports and encourages personal professional development and
learning.
Contribute to the development of an organisational culture conducive to the establishment
and maintenance of good staff morale.
Ensure all new staff within designated areas of responsibility receive adequate induction
programme, have a clear understanding of their duties, responsibilities and the standards of performance expected of them at all times.
Ensure that all staff are kept appraised of centre and organisational policies and procedures.
Create an environment which is conducive to team working.
Assist the Area Manager in the initialisation of grievances and disciplinary
procedures in accordance with Service policies and procedures.
Ensure that all human resources are utilised in a cost effective manner.
Manage and monitors levels of absenteeism taking corrective action where necessary.
In collaboration with other disciplines promote good employee relations in accordance with
personnel policies.

5. Finance

Ensure the efficient and effective use of resources allocated to designated areas
Ensure staff evaluate supplies and equipment purchased.
Plan and track budget variances in areas of responsibility
Assures that service users monies are accounted for in accordance with service policy

6. Health and Safety

Ensure all accidents/incidents are reported on the electronic reporting System Xyea.
Make oneself aware of the Foundation’s duties and the employee duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at work Act 2005.
To ensure that faulty equipment and fittings are repaired in a timely manner.
To ensure that they and the staff have adequate knowledge of emergency actions and plans.
To ensure fire and safety precautions are implemented and maintained.

7. Professional & Clinical Responsibility

Ensure that residents receive the highest standard of clinical/holistic care
Maintain and promote a high standard of work performance, attendance, appearance and
punctuality
Promote dignity and respect for all residents at all times.
Ensure the highest standards of confidentiality are maintained at all times
Ensure that service policies and procedures are implemented and monitored within areas of
responsibility
Develop and ensures interdisciplinary networking with families is a high quality effective system for service delivery
Monitor and evaluates support services relevant to the areas of responsibility
Ensure practices in the workplace comply with relevant legislation
Uphold the code of professional conduct in practice
Make evidence based decisions in a transparent manner by involving and empowering others
Embrace and promote advocacy in the delivery of person centred care
Ensure that complaints received are dealt with in accordance with service policy

The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities 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 by the Area Managers / Manager of Services. This job description may change in line with the changing needs and objectives of St. Joseph’s foundation.

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