Person in Charge - Social Care Leader

St. Joseph's Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing comprehensive services for people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968 the Foundation has grown through continuously responding to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.    The Foundation provides services to children and adults, through day services, residential, respite care, and home support in the North Cork and South West Limerick region. We have day and residential services in various locations in the North Cork and South Limerick area; such as Charleville, Dromina, Newtownshandrum, Buttevant, Newmarket, Mitchelstown and Mallow, in Limerick; Ballylanders, Ballyagran, Bruree, Bruff, Croom, Dromcollogher, Granagh, Kilmallock, and Liskennett.   Applications are invited for the following post:   Person In Charge Permanent Post Full time We are looking for a Candidate who is committed to providing a person centred socially inclusive service to people with an intellectual disability.    The ideal Candidate will have:   Not less than 3 year's experience working with children/adults with an intellectual disability in a residential setting. Social care worker or Nursing qualification Proven managerial skills with not less than three years' experience at management level and an appropriate management qualification to Fetac/QQ1 level 6 or equivalent. Be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a staff team effectively. Experience of managing residential budgets. A detailed knowledge of HIQA. Experience working with adults with behaviours that challenge (desirable).   Informal enquiries to Catherine O Connell, Head of Client Services 063 89252 Notes: At the time of applying for this role Qualifications must be validated with the Department of Health & Children if studies were completed outside Ireland. A full Irish Driving Licence & Indemnification of the Foundation on your car insurance policy for this post.   JOB DESCRIPTION   JOB TITLE:  (Person in Charge)   REPORTING TO:   Area Manager Residential Services / Head of Client Services   ACCEPTS REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS FROM :   Staff as assigned. LIAISE WITH:   Multi-disciplinary Team, Parents & Families, General Practitioners and Supervisors.   HOURLY COMMITMENT:   37.5 Hours   JOB GOAL:   To manage the residence and to listen to, learn from, support and work to achieve the priorities of the residents in line with The National Standards for Residential Services Children and Adults with Disabilities 2013-[ (Health Care Act 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (children and adults) with disabilities)regulations 2013]. To provide them with a home-from-home in accordance with the Foundation's Mission Statement "To provide people with disabilities the opportunity to live the life of their choice to their fullest potential"   RESPONSIBILITIES   The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership.   Be proactive in promoting and ensuring that the Ethos, Mission, Vision and core values of the St. Josephs Foundation are upheld. Ensure that personnel within their designated areas of responsibility work in accordance with the policies and ethos of the St. Josephs Foundation Ensure that all nursing staff adhere to professional code of conduct and operate within their scope of practice Ensure that any concerns for the safety and welfare of residents are reported in a timely manner  Ensure a holistic Model of Care for Service Users which is consistent with a Person Centred approach Be familiar with all Policies and Procedures, particularly those pertaining to client safety and welfare   1. Leadership & Accountability   Is responsible for leading and managing interdisciplinary care for service users in areas of responsibility Ensure that staff are empowered through coaching, education, supervision. Lead the nursing and allied team through regular team meetings. Enable staff to identify and suggest improvement initiatives. Ensures high standards of care in the daily running of services within designated areas. Use a consultative approach and demonstrates an approachable management style. Monitor and evaluate methods of quality assurance and clinical effectiveness and contribute to the development of quality methodologies. Assure that clinical practice in areas of responsibility is evidence based.   2. Management and Staff Development   Is committed to and promotes continuous professional development to ensure best practice Ensure the efficient and effective allocation and coordination of resources to achieve tasks within areas of responsibility Ensure scheduling of rosters is completed out in a timely and fair manner which reflects service needs Ensure that Health and Safety practices are implemented in accordance with the Safety Statement of the service. Conduct regular hazard identification audits and ensure that appropriate action is taken. Ensure that all personnel are familiar with emergency and other operational procedures and regulations. Conducts Performance Management Reviews for staff within areas of responsibility participate in the performance management programme Intervenes decisively where standards of behaviour, performance or attitude contravene service policy and procedure and informs appropriate personnel. Monitor and work to improve the team processes, encourages team review and reflection Actively lead and support the process of person centred planning within areas of responsibility.     3. Planning   Prioritise and responds to demands under pressure or in emergencies Ensure a system of record keeping and reports for operational activities, planning of meetings, case conferences and other events is maintained Within areas of responsibility plan short, medium and long term goals to achieve desired outcomes for residents and staff. In conjunction with Line Manager plan and implement appropriate skill mix   4. Human Resources   Work with the Line Manager in developing strategies for staff retention. Participate as required on the recruitment of staff for areas of responsibility. Foster an environment that supports and encourages personal professional development and learning. Contribute to the development of an organisational culture conducive to the establishment and maintenance of good staff morale. Ensure all new staff within designated areas of responsibility receive adequate induction programme, have a clear understanding of their duties, responsibilities and the standards of performance expected of them at all times. Ensure that all staff are kept appraised of centre and organisational policies and procedures. Create an environment which is conducive to team working. Assist the Area Manager in the initialisation of grievances and disciplinary procedures in accordance with Service policies and procedures. Ensure that all human resources are utilised in a cost effective manner. Manage and monitors levels of absenteeism taking corrective action where necessary. In collaboration with other disciplines promote good employee relations in accordance with personnel policies.   5. Finance   Ensure the efficient and effective use of resources allocated to designated areas Ensure staff evaluate supplies and equipment purchased. Plan and track budget variances in areas of responsibility Assures that service users monies are accounted for in accordance with service policy   6. Health and Safety   Ensure all accidents/incidents are reported on the electronic reporting System Xyea. Make oneself aware of the Foundation's duties and the employee duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at work Act 2005. To ensure that faulty equipment and fittings are repaired in a timely manner. To ensure that they and the staff have adequate knowledge of emergency actions and plans. To ensure fire and safety precautions are implemented and maintained.   7. Professional & Clinical Responsibility Ensure that residents receive the highest standard of clinical/holistic care Maintain and promote a high standard of work performance, attendance, appearance and punctuality Promote dignity and respect for all residents at all times. Ensure the highest standards of confidentiality are maintained at all times Ensure that service policies and procedures are implemented and monitored within areas of responsibility Develop and ensures interdisciplinary networking with families is a high quality effective system for service delivery Monitor and evaluates support services relevant to the areas of responsibility Ensure practices in the workplace comply with relevant legislation Uphold the code of professional conduct in practice Make evidence based decisions in a transparent manner by involving and empowering others Embrace and promote advocacy in the delivery of person centred care Ensure that complaints received are dealt with in accordance with service policy   The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Area Managers / Manager of Services. This job description may change in line with the changing needs and objectives of St. Joseph's foundation.     CONFIDENTIALITY In the course of your employment, you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of clients or staff or other centres business. Such records and information are strictly confidential. In addition, records must comply with GDPR policy.