Homecare Manager

4 weeks ago

Wexford, Ireland Comfort Homecare Full time

An exciting opportunity to join a progressive, rapidly expanding Irish Homecare Company in the Wexford area.

Competitive salary, management training, travel allowance, weekly paid, employee service awards program, employee assistance program, team building events and much more.

As a Homecare Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of a homecare Region. Your primary role will be to ensure the provision of high-quality, compassionate, and personalised care to clients in their own homes. You will be responsible for supervising and supporting a team of caregivers, maintaining regulatory compliance, coordinating client care plans, and ensuring the overall smooth functioning of the homecare services. The homecare manager will work closely with senior management and report to the directors. The position is open to Nurses/Managers, ideally with a background in Homecare/Community care/ Elder care.

Ideally the candidate will be highly organized and possess excellent communication skills and will lead and drive the implementation of our strategic vision and goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Service provision
  • Staff management
  • Administration
  • Business Development
  • Training and Development
  • Health and Safety Adherence

and more specifically

  • Promote the highest standards of care and service - ensuring quality standards are maintained within all aspects of the business and in line with the Company, HSE and HIQA standards.
  • Develop and manage relationships with Service users, HSE/PHN's/OT's and home support office
  • Provide support and leadership to our Healthcare staff.
  • Ensure all homecare packages are filled on a timely and ongoing basis.
  • Ensure the delivery of all staff training.
  • Oversee the rostering and scheduling and on-call cover.
  • Work with HR and manage the recruitment process.
  • Participate in the development and marketing of the company.
  • Manage the Administrative and Care staff delivering Homecare services.
  • Other tasks which may be assigned to contribute to the development of the post.

The Candidate:

Essential requirements

  • Strong planning/organisation and time management skills
  • Proven people and performance management skills
  • Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a homecare agency or similar healthcare setting.
  • Compassionate, empathetic, and committed to providing high-quality care to clients.
  • In-depth knowledge of homecare regulations, policies, and best practices.
  • Good IT, system skills and financial awareness
  • Excellent analysis and decision making skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and written for the purposes of people management and Tender/SLA submissions
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

and Ideally

  • A bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, social care/work, or a related field.
  • Previous experience of managing a team in a busy dynamic environment

For further details submit your CV to hrmanager@comforthomecare.ie

Please Note: We are not in a position at this time to assist with work permit applications or to provide sponsorship for this position.

Job Type: Full-time


Pay: From €44,000.00 per year


Additional pay:

  • Performance bonus

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness program

Application question(s):

  • Do you live in Ireland?

Work authorisation:

  • Ireland (required)