Person In Charge

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Location: Co. Louth, Ireland. Salary: As per Company scale.

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland's leading private healthcare providers, specialising in residential and supported living services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them. We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with people who use our service daily. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of those we support.

• Company Pension
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development and career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike to work Scheme
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

The Person in Charge will support the Centre on a full-time basis. The role will suit experienced candidates with strong organisational and management skills, or candidates who wish to progress in their careers in a progressive organisation and are suitably qualified, skilled and experienced in managing a team in a social or healthcare setting. The Person in Charge will hold the necessary responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of the service with Nua Healthcare in line with relevant regulations.

On a day-to-day basis, responsibilities include:

• To ensure Personal Plans, Risk Assessments and Behavioural Support Plans are up to date and that services are delivered to the highest possible quality and safety standards
• Provide the highest quality of care and support to people who use this service
• Meet regulatory compliance in accordance with Health ACT 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (Children and Adults; with disabilities) Regulations 2013
• Manage the staff team to provide support and coordinate input from Clinical Team and other departmental supports as required
• Provide mentorship and leadership to the team. Formal supervisions, appraisals and monthly team meetings
• Oversee the service across shifts to ensure effective and efficient delivery
• Adhere to local safety statements, risk assessments and standard operating procedures
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain the highest level of infection control as directed by policy and national best practice
• Be an active leader and role model; contribute to and maintain an effective team
• Organise and participate in meetings, reviews and committees
• Seek and provide guidance from others for work performed

• Level 7/8 Degree in a Health or Social related qualification (or suitable equivalent with management qualification in healthcare)
• Full Clean Driver's license

• Minimum 3 years managerial experience within a similar health or social care setting

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and judgement
• Decision-making and ability to provide recommendations
• Capable of working within a fast-paced and flexible team
• Good listener and open to learning from others
• Excellent organisational skills, self-motivation and self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills
• Dedicated, reliable and flexible approach to work

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care