Social Care Leader, PIC, Kilfenora Residential

Social Care Leader - PIC - KilfenoraResidential

• St. Michael’s House, Kilfenora Residential, Donaghmede.
• Permanent Contract
• Social Care Leader HSE pay scale (point 1; €54,699– point 7; €63,877 per annum based on working a 39-hour week).
• Fluent English
• Closing date: 4th January 2025 at 17:00

Who We Are

St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,953 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA and the Department of Education and Skills. (Figures from 1st May 2021).St. Michael’s House supports include; Residential supports and Independent living, Clinical supports, Day supports, Schools, Respite supports and Vocational training services.

Skills and attributes

• Social Care
• Teamwork
• Have at least 3 years management experience in intellectual disabilities in a Residential Setting.

Description

St. Michael's House is a community-based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. St. Michael’s House is committed to providing individualised supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities, and lifestyles like their peers.

St. Michael's House is presently recruiting for a permanent full- time Social Care Leader post based in Kilfenora Drive, Donaghmede..

Essential Criteria:

• Have at least 5 years’ experience working in intellectual disability within a community residential setting or within Day service provision
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care.
• Be knowledgeable of Health Act 2007 and have experience and understanding of HSE, (2015) Interim Standards for New Directions.
• Have experience in the area of intellectual disability, complex health needs, positive behaviour support, advocacy and social inclusion.
• Have a strong commitment to the empowerment of the service users and their families
• Has experience of leading a team within their management role.
• Have a professional and positive approach on all aspects of the role.

Essential Qualifications Required:

• QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College;
• Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland;
• A qualification received outside the State recognised by NARIC as equivalent to the Irish Level 7 award
• On the CORU list of “approved degrees for Section 38 organisations" or “sufficiently relevant qualifications";

And

• A relevant Health or Social Care Management qualification.
• A full clean driver’s licence and be willing to drive as part of your role.

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated October 2024 Social Care Leader HSE pay scale point 1: €38,951 – point 7: €63,877 per annum (based on working a 39-hour week).

Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.

To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter to complete your application.

Closing Date:

4th January 2025 at 5pm.

Shortlisting will happen and candidates who meet criteria will then be notified of an interview date which will be expected to take place in January 2025.

Please Note:

• You can expect to receive emails from us at the relevant stages notifying you to check your email for campaign updates.
• We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for interview dates etc. Candidates should make themselves available on the date(s) specified by St. Michael’s House.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Informal enquires:

Informal enquiries can be made to – Sinead Kavanagh – Service Manager - 087 2344981

Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer