Social Care Leader-Churchtown

Position Summary

A vacancy exists for a Social Care Leader - Person in Charge - Specific Purpose contract, in a community residential service for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism based in Churchtown, D14. The successful candidate will lead a skilled staff team to deliver a high-quality service for five people, working closely with a multidisciplinary team and families. The key responsibility is to provide person centred supports to individuals with changing, age related needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person centred supports and services to residents in a community residential setting.
• Lead and supervise a team of staff, ensuring they are skilled, motivated and meet high standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and families to plan and deliver assisted living and support.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA regulations and HSE policies.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and documentation.
• Manage the operational aspects of the residential service, including budgeting and resourcing.

Essential Criteria

• At least five years of experience working with intellectual disability in a community setting.
• Understanding of HIQA regulations.
• Minimum of three years' experience in a management role in health or social care.
• Excellent facilitation, leadership and communication skills.
• Strong report writing ability.
• Highly organised, motivated, flexible and able to problem solve.
• Commitment to empowerment of service users and their families.

Desirable Criteria

• Full, clean driver's licence and willingness to drive as part of duties.

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.
• Relevant health or social care management qualification.

Salary Scale

Successful candidate will be paid in line with the March 2025 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Leader pay scales (point 1: €55,793 - point 7: €65,155 per annum, based on a full time 39 hour week).

Equal Opportunity Statement

St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.