Person In Charge Residential Services, Ballyhaunis Co. Mayo

Overview Person In Charge Residential Services, Ballyhaunis Co. Mayo – Western Care Association
At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. We are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.
Western Care – Supporting People To Live Their Lives.
Responsibilities As Person In Charge you will be responsible for the coaching, mentoring, and supervising of a staff team supporting people to live the life of their choosing.
You will have strong leadership qualities to ensure the development of an SRV approach to service provision, including responsibility for the provision of training and development for each of the coordinators and a track record in leading innovation and change.
Demonstrate leadership and the ability to work in a dynamic environment with people supported, staff, families and community leaders.
Provide support and feedback to staff in a valued, respectful manner.
Present concepts and information relevant to SRV-informed, autism-informed and other relevant approaches.
Be creative and solution-focused.
Candidate Requirements Knowledge of HIQA requirements essential
Proven experience of working with people on the autistic spectrum is desirable
Resilience in working in the community
Excellent communications skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Creative in problem solving
Highly motivated
Experience in facilitating and supporting people with high and/or complex needs
Genuine understanding and interest in working alongside people to effect positive opportunities and change
Ability to listen, advocate for and with the individual regarding needs, preferences, rights and dreams
Excellent communication skills and clear understanding of teamwork with motivation to deliver high quality facilitation
Strong belief in people/'s rights, inclusion and equality
Qualification Details A minimum level 7-degree qualification in Social Care, or equivalent (qualification must be eligible for CORU registration)
Minimum of 3 years managerial or supervisory experience in the social care sector
Management qualification
Other duties Contribute to and participate in the local service planning process and the development and changing needs of the service
Provide personal care and support to service users where required
Ensure a safe place of work in line with Western Care Association/'s Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety requirements
Promote safety in all environments in line with the Association/'s practices
Use positive approaches to support individuals who may have challenging behaviour in line with organisational practice
Other Requirements Full driver/'s license and access to a car
All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and Reference checks
Applicants from countries outside the E.U. must provide work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland
Overseas Police Clearance if lived outside Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than 6 months since age 18
Salary Scale Social Care Leader Pay Scale (Scale Range €52,326 to €61,492 per annum). This is based on full-time working hours (39 per week).
Employment Benefits Competitive salary
Pension and Life Insurance Scheme
Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement
Dedicated learning and development
Flexible working opportunities
Staff initiatives (e.g., Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme)
Sick pay scheme
Health Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to this post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
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