Social Care Leader

SOCIAL CARE LEADER

COROFIN LODGE (accommodation facility)

Part- Time Permanent Panel

The Corofin Lodge is a facility that provides on-stie overnight accommodation to adults with acquired brain injury attending the Rehabilitative Training Unit (RTU) at the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH). We are seeking a motivated person to join our multi-disciplinary team to manage the overnight accommodation facility in a job share position.

The post holder will have responsibility and accountability for the operational delivery of an effective, person-centred service to the service users accommodated in the Corofin Lodge. They will be involved in the development of the accommodation service in line with NRH and RTU standards of service delivery and in meeting required national and international standards of care. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of support and oversight of the RTU Trainees, participating in the group life of the Trainees, and promoting a positive and pleasant living environment.

The ideal candidate must have on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office:

• A third level qualification in Social Care Work as approved by CORU such as BA Social Care or BA Applied Social Care – see CORU guidelines for social care qualifications.
• Be eligible for and have applied for registration with CORU.
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a rehabilitation or health care or hospital setting and of supporting adults with life skills training.
• A demonstrated track record of continuing professional development
• The requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, communication skills, people management) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Have a high capacity for responsibility, creativity and initiative.

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Information inquiries to Maureen Gallagher, RTU Manager, Maureen.gallagher@nrh.ie, 01 235 5393

Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 25th November 2024

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on: Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Job Description requests and applications (by covering letter and Curriculum Vitae along with details of three referees) to: Ms. Debbie Morrissey, Human Resources Department, Tel: 01 235 5215 or email Deborah.Morrissey@nrh.ie.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process. A panel will be formed from the interviews.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.