EXCITING OPPORTUNITY -Person In Charge
Highly Reputable Section 29 Organization in GALWAY CITY
Qualified PIC to join our dedicated team, make a difference for the people we support to live their best life.
Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential.
Overview of Role
The post holder has responsibility for the effective provision and operation of services to adults and children in specified units which provide residential and short break respite services.
The post holder will work closely with the Area Service Manager about both planning and implementing the effective delivery of services.
Manage and monitor the annual budget, including staffing and all aspects of expenditure within the centre (central and people we support based) and be responsible for operating within approved budgets.
Purpose of Role
The purpose of this job is to ensure that the group home/respite service is run in accordance with the organizations Strategic Plan, NQS and policies, procedures and guidelines, Safety Statement etc., providing a home from home for the people we support and reporting on a regular basis to the Area Service Manager.
Key Duties
* Be responsible and subject to the overall general direction of the Area Services Manager, for the direction and running of the unit.
* Ensure that the people we support are provided with a home like atmosphere and ensure that their health, recreational and other needs are adequately catered for.
* Establish and maintain relationships with individuals that are based on resp
ect and equality and that promotes their independence.
* Manage and monitor the annual budget, including staffing and all aspects of expenditure within the centre (central and people we support based) and be responsible for operating within approved budgets.
* Use of person first language in verbal and written communication.
* Help create and add to an atmosphere in which people we support are encouraged to develop individual styles, independence skills and make personal choices.
* Ensure the service is fully compliant with National Quality Standards.
* Manage the development and implementation of person-centred programmes that reflect the individual aspirations and needs of each person we support.
* Liaise with staff in other centres and the appropriate professional support staff and ensure that parents and other visitors to the group home are attended to with tact and consideration e.g., NQS inspectors etc.
* Foster the participation of people we support in activities within the community and to develop an awareness of, and contact with, the group home among members of the local community.
* Liaise with the Supported Living Co-ordinator in relation to identifying people we support who are best suited for independent living models of service and support people we support develop the necessary skills for such a model of service.
* Keep such records and submit such reports as may be required by the Area Services Manager.
* Complete Core HR on a weekly basis, log incidents on QMIS in a timely manner, review emails and correspondence and submit all reports on activities in your centre as required by management.
* Undertake driving duties if qualified and meet relevant organisation criteria.
* Co-ordination of administration, supervising and recording of prescribed medication in line with medication policies and procedures.
* Prepare and implement rosters and manage in line with approved budgets, people we support needs, skill mix and keep these under review with team and Area Service Manager as required.
Essential Criteria
* Intellectual Disability, Psychiatric Nursing and a current registration with NMBI.
* A relevant management qualification.
* A proven track record of managing a residential service which meets quality, regulatory/legislative requirements.
* A proven track record of budget management.
* Experience of report writing personal support plans, people, and roster management.
* Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Excellent working knowledge of legislative/regulatory requirements and responsibilities.
If interested, please forward your CV to Neill.carthy@headhuntinternational.com
For any further questions, please contact Christy on +353 87 947 3404
