Regional Director

Regional Director Permanent employee, Full-time About the Role Orchard Residential Care offers medium to long term residential care for young people aged between 8 and 18 who cannot live in their own homes. Our houses offer a physically safe place for young people to be supported and move forward with their lives. We have a commitment is to provide the best possible care and outcomes for children and young people in a range of settings and locations, we operate across numerous locations in Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Cavan. Our care is provided in residential homes, ensuring a safe and supportive environment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Reporting to: Group Chief Executive Officer Location:Head Office is in Sligo. Residential services are located in Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Cavan. The purpose of this role is to lead Orchard Residential which is a mainstream childrens service that provides 24/7 residential care to children in care referred by Tusla. Orchard Residential employs in the region of 100 staff who have a social care or equivalent qualification. The service operates 9 residential houses in Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, and Cavan, these houses provide support to between 1 and 6 young people across a dual occupancy, mainstream or displaced young people setting. Key Responsibilities The primary purpose of the role is to take leadership responsibility for the management of Orchard Residential to include the day-to-day provision of care to children and young people, strategic development of the service and the expansion and growth of the service To oversee all aspects of care to the children and young people in the service to include the provision of therapeutic supports within an agreed model of care that deliver the best possible outcomes To ensure the provision of a quality service by ensuring compliance with regulatory inspections and the development and deployment of a quality management system in line with the strategy of the overall company To implement the company wide people management strategy to develop a positive workplace that promotes staff recruitment and retention To implement the strategic plans as agreed with the board of the Orchard Care Group to include the development of new residential houses and other complimentary services as appropriate To provide robust financial stewardship for the service ensuring optimisation of revenue and prudent cost management whilst delivering a quality service To represent the service with key stakeholders such as the Tusla placement team, the Tusla inspection team, other relevant regulatory groups and other participants in the care sector. To work with our other Regional Director in ORC to ensure consistency of standards and quality systems across all houses. The Regional Director will Have a social care or equivalent primary degree to honours level that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU Have a minimum of four years experience, at least senior management level, in a childrens residential service Will ideally have an additional management or business qualification Will be proactive and independent and have strong follow up skills Will be competent in combining the challenges of day-to-day service provision with developing and implementing a strategic direction for the service Will have experience of working with Tusla National Placement team and evidence of building positive working relationships and stakeholders Will hold a full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland Have full eligibility and availability to work with us Why Work With Us Orchard Residential Care believes the provision of a professional and well managed staff team is critical to achieving the best outcomes for the young people in care with the service. Our team members are recruited, trained and supported to build positive relationships with children in a safe and secure environment. Our staff are fully trained to support young people in achieving their potential, and to overcome trauma, neglect, and abuse. Working together, we help the young people in our care learn to live fulfilled lives both during and after their time with to working with Company Most importantly participating in work that really makes a difference to the lives of young people who have endured adversity in their early years. Working as part of a dedicated house team that is well-staffed and well-resourced to meet the needs of the young people who live in the house. Having access to an extensive multidisciplinary team to provide additional support to the young people. Flexible working arrangements that work for the young people and the staff who care for them. Access to promotional opportunities, we are really proud that over 80% of our house managers have been internally promoted. Access to a wide range of training opportunities to ensure that staff are confident in the care they provide to young people. Access to an income continuity insurance policy in the unlikely event that a staff member is unable to work for a period of time. Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families About us The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services. The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.