Job Reference: FRS58130
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Description:
A well established client is recruiting for A Person in Charge to join the team based in Kilkenny, Ireland.
A minimum of a Level 7 on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies, Social Care Management or equivalent relevant qualification in Health or Social Care.
Candidates must possess the competenciesand skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Personin Charge will:
Governance and Leadership
* Report regularly to the national Senior Management Team (SMT) on the functioning of, and developments, within the Community.
* Provide strategic advice and guidance to the SMT and Regional Manager in respect of the Community's business.
* Provide leadership to the Community and line management to those working within the management group ensuring they have the skills, knowledge, resources and motivation to fulfill their responsibilities and are able to similarly manage and support members of their work group.
* Direct and control the work and resources of the Community collaboratively in accordance with the business plan and agreed policies and procedures of the Community.
* Ensure the Community maintains excellent working relationships with the HSE and the requirements of its Service Agreement. That it complies with HIQA standards and reporting requirements. That it demonstrates continuous Improvement through review and audit.
Operational Management
* Be accountable for the overall provision of service, work collaboratively and ensure all staff are fully supportedto carry out their responsibilities, inclusive of a Designated Centre, Supported Living Accommodation and a Day Service.
* Toensure that 'no tolerance' to abuse is the prevailing culture underpinning service and supports to people.
* Ensure the highest quality service is delivered in a way that is aligned to Camphill's ethos and values ensuring the Community has appropriate and up to date policies and procedures in place to meet regulatory requirements.
* Effectively manage change; develop, implementand review business plans annually following consultation with coworkers, and residents.
* Ensure there is effective record-keeping, monitoring, reviewing and reporting in order to support the effective and orderly functioning of the Community and fulfill the reporting requirements of funders, regulators, and the SMT.
* Have overall responsibility for the management of risk throughout the Community ensuring health and safety standards are met at all times. Ensure the Community provides a safe, secure,and good quality of life for those living and supported by the Community.
* Ensure the Community investigates and respond to complaints, including adult and child protection concerns, in line with organizational policies and procedures.
* Ensure a highquality of life for individuals in the community, clarity of goals and aims through good quality assessments, person centered (personal) plans, health promotion, reviews, support plans (care plans) and personal risk assessments as appropriate.
* Enableand support residents to have choice and control in their lives, develop citizenship and maintain relationships with friends andfamilies including accessing advocates and other professional support as maybe appropriate.
* Have an excellent knowledge ofthe registered care and Supporting People standards.
* Work collaboratively with other community organizations, innovation programmes and national initiatives to provide new opportunities to people supported in day and residential settings.
Staffing
* Ensure there is clear communication with all staff and there are appropriate and effective systems in place for engagement and consultation within the Community.
* Ensure the staffing levels and skills mix meet the dependency needs of residents and other persons supported and ensure staff rosters are in place.
* To identify and address training needs within the community.
* Take part in the on-call system and provide cover when required.
* Review staffing levels and skills mix regularly and change them as and when necessary to meet the assessed needs of each particular resident.
* Ensure staffing levels are driven primarily by the need to achieve optimal health and quality of life outcomes for residents.
* Ensure recruitment and management of staff and co-workers is in line with legislative and good practice requirements and follows policy and procedure.
Financial Stewardship
* Ensure appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place and followed.
* Responsibility for preparation and agreement of the annual budget ensuring budgetary targets are met, revenue flows maximised and costs appropriately controlled.
* Work with the Finance Department in developing annual budgets that support operating plans.
* Prudently manage the organisation's resources within budget guidelines according to relevant polices and current laws and regulations.
*Support the on-going financial viability of the Community through annual review of business strategy, reflecting the different elements of service provision - Day, Supported Living, Designated Residential, New Directions and other.
* Ensure appropriate accounting procedures are in place for management of resident's accounts and personal monies in keeping with their capacity and personal arrangements. Ensure effective safeguards are in place in respect of resident's personal finances.
Residents andothers who access support from the Community
* To ensure work and engage with residents to shape and develop support thatfirst and foremost meets and responds to their needs and aspirations.
* To work within an intentional living approach that fosters citizenship, access to advocacy and the pursuit of personal fulfillment for people supported.
Industry: Social Care
Salary: €50000 - €53000 per annum + plus 3904 call allowance
Salary Benefits: plus 3904 call allowance
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Social Care Work, Team Leader - International movement , BA in social care
Contact Name: Ashley Egan
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