Person in Charge Adult Autism Accredited Service Co. Meath

Job Title: Person in Charge
Location: Stamullen, Co. Meath
Type of Service: Adult Autism Accredited Service
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

About Talbot Group
The Talbot Group aims to provide the highest quality of care and support to our residents to enable them to have the very best life they can and to maximise their independence. We are appointing an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate to join our team. To provide services in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values, where the delivery of exceptional quality person-centred care to our residents is their focus. The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity for training and development so that we can achieve the best outcome for our residents, while at the same time supporting our staff in their professional development.

Purpose of the Role

The Person in Charge (PIC) will be responsible for the overall management of the Service. This includes responsibility for providing the highest standards of service to residents and management of staff. The PIC will ensure compliance with HIQA standards and the implementation of Talbot Group policies and procedures supporting best care and practice in a disability services. The role includes reporting and responding to complaints in line with organisational policies and procedures. The PIC manages the staff team as well as providing mentorship and leadership, including supervision, appraisals, and monthly team meetings. The role also involves coordinating and prioritising appointments in liaison with a multi-disciplinary team. The PIC will ensure a high quality of life for residents through person-centred care plans, health promotion, reviews and personal risk assessments, as appropriate. They will enable and support residents to have choice and control in their lives, develop citizenship, maintain relationships with family and friends, including access to advocates and other professional supports as may be appropriate. Care plans should be regularly reviewed and updated as per regulations. The post requires awareness of developments within the relevant profession and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

• The Person in Charge will be responsible for the overall management of the Service, including providing the highest standards of service to Residents and managing staff.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards and the implementation of Talbot Group policies and procedures.
• Report and respond to complaints as appropriate in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Lead and mentor the staff team — supervision, appraisals, monthly team meetings.
• Coordinate and prioritise appointments in liaison with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure a high quality of life for residents through person-centred care plans, health promotion, reviews and personal risk assessments.
• Enable and support residents to have choice and control in their lives, develop citizenship, and maintain relationships with family and friends, including access to advocates and other professional supports as appropriate.
• Regularly review and update care plans in line with regulations.
• Stay informed of current developments within the profession and maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.

• QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care or a degree in another relevant Allied Healthcare related discipline.
• Minimum of three years' experience in a management or supervisory role in the Health or Social Care sector.
• Qualification in Health or Social Care management (minimum level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Comprehensive induction process
• Extensive training programme
• Ongoing mentoring and support
• Continuous Professional Development support
• Career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary with increments based on scope of role, qualifications, and experience
• 40 hour week (all breaks paid)
• 27 days Annual Leave
• Sick Leave benefit
• Maternity Leave benefit
• Death in service benefit
• Christmas Gift Card
• HIQA Inspection Gift Card
• Service-based recognition awards
• €500 refer a friend initiative
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
• Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Free onsite Car Parking

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and welcome diverse candidates. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.