Social Care Leader Solas

Social Care Leader (SCL) Solas (Situated on the Main Ballymun Campus)

Permanent - 37 hours Contract

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 similar to their peers.

A vacancy now exists for a Social Care Leader- Person in Charge - Full Time permanent contract (37-hour week). Solas is a day services providing supports and activities to adults with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual, autism, physical and/or sensory disabilities. Solas supports 13 attendees; some are supported in groups whereas other individuals have individualised staffing arrangements. Solas is a person-centred service guided and supported by the standards of New Directions and through individual Cosan programmes and QQI courses. The service aims to meet the needs of each individual service user promoting independence and quality of life. The day service team are comprised of different skill mix reflecting the needs of the persons using the service. The team includes Social care workers and Direct Support workers and is supported by an MDT and SMH operational management.

Essential Criteria for SCL applicants:

• Have at least 5 years’ experience working in the area of intellectual disability within a community setting.
• Have experience and understanding of New Directions.
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management role in the area of health or social care.
• Experience of managing a staff team and developing the team to ensure that they have the necessary skills and motivation to deliver to the highest of standards.
• Have a strong commitment to the empowerment of the service users and their families.
• Excellent facilitation, leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent report writing.
• Highly organised, motivated, flexible and ability to problem solve.
• Must have skills in roster management.
• Must be able to manage budgets.

Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:

• 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;
• On the CORU list of “approved degrees for Section 38 organisations" or “sufficiently relevant qualifications";

And

• A relevant health or social care management qualification.

Desirable Criteria:

• Must have a full, clean driver license and willing to drive as part of duties.
• Experience in the management and delivery of high-quality Autism specific services.
• Must have experience in the management and delivery of vocational, recreational and educational interventions for people that they have provided services for.

Salary Scale:

Successful candidate will be paid in line with October 2024 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Leader pay scales point 1: €54,699.00 – point 7: €63,877.00 per annum based on working a 39-hour week.

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Closing date: 5pm,Thursday, 31st Ocotober 2024

Shortlisting will happen on the 4th of November 2024 and candidates who meet criteria will then be notified of an interview date which will be commenced on the week of 11thof November 2024.

To apply: Please upload a copy of your C.V and cover letter via Rezoomo

Please outline in your cover letter your suitability for the role taken in to account the criteria in the above advert. Remember to include a valid email as this is the way you will be contacted for interview.

Informal enquires to Eoin Keating – 087-2700994 or eoin.keating@smh.ie.

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.