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Brothers of Charity Services Ireland

Area Manager

Posted on Nov. 27, 2024

Cork, Ireland
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION

JOIN OUR TEAM

Working together we seek to create supports and to shape communities where the people we support are valued and equal citizens

Are you an experienced manager interested in working with adults with intellectual disability including those with autism to be supported as inclusive members of their local communities?

Applications are invited for the following Role in our Cork Services

AREA MANAGER

ADULT SERVICES, CORK

Ref: 52/2024

Permanent Full time post (39 / 37.5 hours per week)

The Role

The Area Manager will be responsible to ensure the efficient and effective day-to-day management and co-ordination of all aspects of the services within the Service Community.

The Service Community may comprise of various service types e.g. residential services, day services, RT and outreach services. He/she will have responsibility for ensuring that the Persons Supported are appropriately supported within a day or residential placement at all times and for line managing the local service centre managers within the Service Community.

The post holder must ensure that in keeping with the ethos of Service Communities, i.e. that Persons Supported are enabled to reach their full potential, that options for progression are made available to Persons Supported. The duties include taking on the role of a registered Person in Charge (PIC) or Person Participating in the Management (PPIM) where required.

Who are we?

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, as one of the largest providers in Ireland, has a long history of providing supports to individuals with disability. The Brothers of Charity Services empower the individuals we support to live the lives they choose, enabling them to design their own service so that they can enjoy a real meaningful life, in a real place with a healthy balance of supports. In order to assist us to achieve this vision we recruit innovative and proactive people to assist in implementing this vision.

Why work with us?

Our staff work within a strong team framework. We understand the importance of supporting our managers, both personally and professionally, so that you can be fulfilled and happy in your work. We have a diverse range of benefits, supports, variety of locations. We support personal and professional development to enable our managers to reach their full potential, ensuring they have the competence and confidence to perform at their best.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Candidates must have

An appropriate health related 3rd level qualification at level 8 or above on the Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework in nursing/social care or health. And
Be eligible for registration on the Social Care Workers registration board with CORU from November 2023, must obtain such registration by November 2025 and must maintain such registration for the duration of employment in this role. AND
Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development. OR
Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered. AND
For CNM III grade Have at least 5 years post registration full time (or an aggregate of 5 years post registration full time) experience of which 2 years (or an aggregate of 2 years post registration full time experience) must be in the speciality or related area. AND
Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
If a qualified nurse maintain live annual registration in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) - An Bórd Altranais
Possess a management qualification or working towards one.
Have a minimum 5 years’ experience working in the field of intellectual disability
A minimum of 3 years Supervisory/Management experience in the area of health or social care
The requisite knowledge, ability (including a high standard of suitability and of administrative capacity) and experience of the proper discharge of the duties of the appointment.
A thorough knowledge, appreciation and experience of working with people with an intellectual disability and their families.
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to lead and drive change is desirable
Have a proven track record of clinical, leadership and people skills
Lead role in planning and service development
Experience of dealing with IR/ER issues
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment