Social Care Manager

Social Care Manager - Roscommon – ID Sector - €62k - €71k DOE

FRS Recruitment is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Social Care Manager to join a well-established intellectual disability service in the Roscommon region. This service aims to empower individuals with the necessary skills to encourage them to live fulfilling and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities. Its vision is delivered through its core values of client – centres services, committed to being and doing the best for their service users, staff and organisation.

In your new role you will:

• Provide a high level of leadership to all staff/ team members within the service.
• Oversee and manage staffing with responsibility for rosters, staff support and supervision, training, team meetings and all allied duties in line with organisational and HR procedures and legislation.
• Assist in formulating, implementing and evaluating service plans in co-operation with the Service Coordinator/ Area Manager, Multidisciplinary support staff and other team members under the direction of the Area Manager.
• Deputise for the other Team Managers/Service Coordinator/Area Manager as the need arises, including the provision of on-call cover on an agreed rostered basis.
• Ensure that Personal Outcome Measures person centred planning and a rights-based approach to support is fully operational in the teams you are supporting and reviewed as required.
• Ensure the will and preference of the person supported is core to service delivery.
• Foster the development of the local team and the work that it does. Facilitate team building, staff motivation to build positive and proactive supports and working environment.
• Evaluate and manage the implementation of best practice and ensure that all staff are familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of Corlann – West Region.
• Along with the Service Coordinator/ Area Manager, ensure that all repairs to buildings and equipment are carried out promptly.
• Ensure all records are maintained correctly and accurately in relation to accidents, incidents, complaints, meetings, organisational and HSE requirements and HIQA notifications.
• Ensure all data bases, systems and auditing requirements are up to date as per policies and procedures.
• Ensure that best practice, high professional standards and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
• Participate in managing all resources efficiently and effectively within the agreed budget.

To be a successful candidate you will have:

• A minimum QQI Level 7 in Social Care or related field AND be registered with CORU.
• A QQI Level 6 in Health and Social Care Management.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a supervisory role in Social Care.
• Full clean driver's licence.

In return you will receive:

• A great opportunity to work in a fast – paced and well – established residential service.
• A competitive salary in accordance with HSE pay-scales.
• An attractive annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Application Process:

• Successful applicants will be subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks.

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities, apply today and help make a real difference in their journey towards independence.