Social Care Leader - Swords, Residential

SOCIAL CARE LEADER

Rathbeale Rd

FULL TIME PERMANENT

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 personalised 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 in Rathbeale Rd, Swords, Co Dublin. Rathbeale Rd is home to 5 people and is located next to many shops, amenities and places of interest.

The successful Candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high-quality service with the Residents while working closely with families and the multidisciplinary team. The key task is to provide person centred supports within a homely and respectful environment, supporting people with their changing needs.

Essential Criteria for Applicants

• Have at least 5 years experience working in the area of intellectual disability within a community setting;
• Have experience and understanding of HIQA regulations;
• Have an 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.

Desirable Criteria for Applicants

• Must have a full, clean driver licence and willing to drive as part of duties

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.

Salary Scale:

Successful Candidate will be paid in line with October 2024 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Leader pay scales (point 1: €54,699 - point 7: €63,877 per annum - which is based on a 39 hour working week)

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

Informal enquires to: Karen Harrold from 30th October 2024

Closing date: 5pm Friday 1st Novo9vember 2024

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted

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

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

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