BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND
CLARE REGION
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Role: Coordinator
Location: North/West Clare
Tenure of Employment: Permanent Full-Time (78/78)
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 21st May 2023
Qualifications/Experience
The recognised professional qualifications are as follows:-
Applications will be considered from candidates holding a minimum four year degree qualification e.g. Nursing (RNID), Teaching, Youth and Community Studies, Psychology, Social Work.
Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Clare reserves the right to determine relevant qualifications for the post.
Hours of Duty: 78 hours per fortnight (39 hours per week). The appointee must be flexible with regard to hours of duty (which will be determined by the needs of the Service) and available and willing to work day, afternoon, evenings, weekends.
An essential requirement of the position is availability to deal with any emergencies, which may arise outside of normal working hours.
Starting and finishing times will be notified by the Regional Manager (or Designate).
Annual Leave: 23 days per annum (pro-rata basis).
Remuneration (pro rata): €51,666 €52,783 €53,899 €56,876 €58,029 €59,175 €60,336
Travel: The appointee must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the Employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty.
Role Description:
To provide leadership and support to the individuals the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Clare support, their families, employees and all stakeholders, in line with the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Clare Values and Principles. To manage and lead person centred services in a range of settings appropriate to individual needs. To learn from, listen to, support and work to achieve the priorities of individuals we support. To ensure accountability and best value in service planning and delivery.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Health & Safety Duties and Responsibilities:
Working Relationships and Communication:
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer -
CLARE REGION
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Role: Coordinator
Location: North/West Clare
Tenure of Employment: Permanent Full-Time (78/78)
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 21st May 2023
Qualifications/Experience
The recognised professional qualifications are as follows:-
- HETAC/DIT National Diploma in Child Care
- HETAC/DIT National Diploma in Applied Social Studies
- HETAC/DIT Diploma in Social Care
- Diploma in Applied Social Care (DIT)
- National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disabilities) The Open Training College (HETAC) accredited.
Applications will be considered from candidates holding a minimum four year degree qualification e.g. Nursing (RNID), Teaching, Youth and Community Studies, Psychology, Social Work.
Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Clare reserves the right to determine relevant qualifications for the post.
Hours of Duty: 78 hours per fortnight (39 hours per week). The appointee must be flexible with regard to hours of duty (which will be determined by the needs of the Service) and available and willing to work day, afternoon, evenings, weekends.
An essential requirement of the position is availability to deal with any emergencies, which may arise outside of normal working hours.
Starting and finishing times will be notified by the Regional Manager (or Designate).
Annual Leave: 23 days per annum (pro-rata basis).
Remuneration (pro rata): €51,666 €52,783 €53,899 €56,876 €58,029 €59,175 €60,336
Travel: The appointee must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the Employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty.
Role Description:
To provide leadership and support to the individuals the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Clare support, their families, employees and all stakeholders, in line with the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Clare Values and Principles. To manage and lead person centred services in a range of settings appropriate to individual needs. To learn from, listen to, support and work to achieve the priorities of individuals we support. To ensure accountability and best value in service planning and delivery.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Engage families and the broader community in a partnership process that will lead to individuals having a good life.
- Develop a three year plan with the Regional Manager and steering group that will provide a road map for the new service.
- Develop services by being proactive in learning about new developments and responding to individuals and family’s needs.
- Be proactive in managing new and difficult challenges that arise within your area of responsibility from time to time.
- Ensure that the vision statement of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Clare is promoted and actively implemented.
- Leading and co-ordinating the planning process around each individual and using the planning tools available to write up an individual plan for each person. Ensure that the goals set out in these plans are followed and reviewed on a regular basis.
- Prepare and develop proposals for new referrals, based on individual’s needs, following consultation with families and key people in their lives.
- Recruit where necessary and manage the necessary paid supports for each person as an individual to achieve their identified needs and aspirations.
- Develop a range of natural and unpaid supports in each person’s life, such as family support, volunteers, community networks and roles.
- Support people to be known in their community and valued for the contributions they make.
- Manage, supervise and carry out appraisals with staff, employees on Government Sponsored Schemes, volunteers and students.
- Provide supervision for your staff always ensuring agendas are set and that both you and your staff members are prepared for these meetings.
- Prepare for and attend your own supervision meetings with your Manager
- Work closely with family members to ensure the best interests of the person with an intellectual disability are paramount.
- Work closely with Management in managing current service levels and developing new services and innovative projects.
- Develop good working relationship with community and voluntary groups and statutory agencies, to create new opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
- Involve the professional support team when necessary in the team meetings and ongoing operation of the service, particularly in the preparation of individual support plans.
- Be responsible for identifying and developing housing options for and with people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
- Essential requirement of the position is an on call commitment to deal with any emergencies, which may arise outside normal working hours. To be available to participate in a duty roster where you may be required to cover/work in other areas during Bank Holiday weekends and holiday periods.
- Take responsibility for a designated centre or centres and ensure compliance with HIQA standards (where applicable).
- As Person in Charge (where applicable), ensure all necessary reports and notifiable events are communicated to HIQA and senior management.
- Develop and implement operational plans for their area of responsibility
- Be involved (where required) in strategic plans for the organisation.
- Take overall responsibility for the management of housing and transport resources.
- Contribute to the local management team meetings in a positive and professional manner.
- Be involved in the development of policies.
- Be responsible for the overall budget in their area and ensure the best use of resources.
Health & Safety Duties and Responsibilities:
- Be conscious of Health & Safety matters in the workplace and, in particular, to comply with employees’ obligations as set out under Section 9 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005.
- Ensure that the procedures set out in the Safety Statement are implemented at all times. Promote safety in all environments for individuals supported by our Services and employees in line with the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Clare Health and Safety Statement.
- Become familiar with and practise fire drill procedures within places of work, i.e. fire detection, evacuation and fire fighting.
- If deemed essential for your role, you will be expected to undertake Basic First Aid/Heartsaver/AED training.
- Undertake ongoing Risk Assessments as required.
- Report all accidents to your line manager and human resources immediately as they occur.
Working Relationships and Communication:
- Understand and operate all relevant local and organisational procedures, directives and general information made available through the line manager.
- Develop and contribute to good working relationships in the Organisation and with all other relevant personnel.
- Report to and appraise line manager or designate of all work related issues and difficulties.
- Maintain strict confidentiality relating to matters regarding personnel and services.
- Prepare an agenda, chair and provide minutes of staff meetings in their area of responsibility and attend and participant in local management meetings as required.
- Nurture good working relationships within each team you are responsible for, by ensuring good communication and by ensuring that each employee is treated fairly, equally and honestly.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure confidentiality in all matters concerning individuals using our service and staff, including the safe storage of reports and records.
- Embrace lifelong learning and keep up to date with best practice and research in this area of work.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Clare Services Manager (or Designate).
- As the duties and responsibilities of any post in the Services are likely to change with the ongoing needs of the Service, staff are expected to have a high level of flexibility, and a willingness and an ability to develop new approaches to their work. The context of this post may change as the organisation grows.
- The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer -
