Social Care Manager 1

4 weeks ago

Kildare, Ireland Gheel Autism Services CLG Full time

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Join Our Team at Gheel Autism Services

Permanent, Full-time (39 Hours per Week)

Are you passionate about empowering individuals with autism to live fulfilling lives? Do you have leadership experience in social care or the disability sector? If so, we want YOU on our team

Social Care Manager - Maynooth/Prosperous, Co. Kildare

At Gheel Autism Services, we're looking for a dedicated and dynamic leader to drive person-centred support and innovation in autism services. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and lead with passion, this is your opportunity

Why Join Us?

  • A strong network of support that provides expert guidance, collaborative problem-solving, and ongoing professional development to enhance skills and the quality of support.
  • Be part of an organisation that prioritises learning and development, fostering a forward-thinking culture with coaching and leadership that continuously drives quality improvement.
  • An organisation that values and empowers its staff, providing ongoing support, professional development, and a culture of inclusion. You'll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact within your team.

Who We Are

Our mission is to enable people to have fulfilling life experiences while promoting autonomy and empowering them to make their own choices. Our services in Gheel include day and vocational opportunities, outreach support, and various supported living options.

We take a strengths-based approach, tailoring personalised plans to meet each individual's unique needs. Our team is committed to fostering independence, social inclusion, and overall well-being, ensuring that each person achieves outcomes that are meaningful to them.

As Part Of The Gheel Team, You Will Receive

  • Access to Educational Support Schemes to further your professional development.
  • Comprehensive benefits, including:
  • Company pension with contributions (including income protection and death-in-service benefits).
  • Competitive Salary Scale ranging from €50,653 to €59,153 per annum.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (service-dependent).
  • 27 days of annual leave.
  • Bike-to-Work scheme.
  • Training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
  • Option to join the Health Service Credit Union.
  • Access to Health Insurance.

As a Social Care Manager, and the Person in Charge (PIC) for currently three locations which form a Designated Centre, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and maintaining high-quality care.

As part of your role, you will collaborate closely with your Regional Manager and maintain clear, effective communication to achieve shared goals. Your role is also supported within a Network of professionals, including Advanced Autism Practitioner, Nurse and Quality & Safety Officer which are allocated to support you and your team within their roles.

The Social Care Manager will support high quality service delivery through day-to-day management. In this role, you will mentor and lead staff teams, working in partnership with individuals to help them develop purposeful and meaningful visions for their lives.

This role requires a Social Care Manager who will drive and support residents in building their capacity, championing interdependence so that support naturally reduces as their independence grows.

You will empower individuals to take charge of their lives, making choices that reflect their will and preferences both at home and in the community. With community integration at the heart of this service model, this role is all about fostering personal growth and meaningful connections, guided by the quality-of-life model.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a dynamic, supportive environment. Join our team and be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and personal development.

The successful candidate will report to the Regional Manager and will work as an integral part of the regional team.

Essential Qualifications

  • Honours Degree in Social Studies/Social Care or equivalent qualification.
  • Have a qualification in Management.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and use of internet and email.
  • A full, clean manual driving licence.
  • A thorough understanding of HIQA regulations.
  • Eligibility for CORU Registration.

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Management or Supervisory role in the area of Health or Social Care.
  • Have knowledge and experience supporting Autistic people and/or those with Intellectual Disability.
  • Experience managing and adhering to budgets as agreed by the Finance Dept.
  • Develop and manage rosters for the team, allocating staff as per service needs or requirements.
  • Ability to ensure compliance with the relevant regulations and standards while ensuring quality service delivery for the individual supported.
  • Managing and responding effectively to internal and external reporting requirements.
  • Managing staff induction, probation, supervision and performance management.
  • Ability to ensure effective governance, operational management and administration of the service.
  • Communicate effectively both internally and externally within the role.
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to collaborate effectively, share expertise, and ensure the best outcomes for those we support.
  • Confidence and experience liaising with external agencies and stakeholders.
  • Ability to embrace support and lead change in alignment with the organisations ongoing service improvement initiatives.

Desirable

  • Experience of applying the National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities, Trust in Care and Adult Safeguarding.
  • Experience in a similar role.
  • Have knowledge and experience supporting Autistic people and/or those with Intellectual Disability.
  • Ability to promote independence in individuals with support needs.

Gheel Autism Services CLG is proud to be an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require any adjustments or support to participate fully in any stage of the process, please contact us.

Ready to Apply?

To join our team, submit your cover letter and up-to-date CV. Applications will be shortlisted based on the evidence provided. The application deadline is Thursday, 6th of March 2025 at 5pm, with interviews scheduled shortly after. Garda Vetting is required, and late applications will not be accepted.

Be Part of Our Vision

Join Gheel Autism Services and help create a culture of inclusive, independence-focused support. Together, we can empower individuals to live fulfilling lives and achieve their dreams. Apply today to make a difference

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Health Care Provider
  • Individual and Family Services
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