Depaul believes that everyone should have a place to call home and a
stake in their community. Our aim is to work with those who are
socially excluded and marginalised by providing a quality led service
in order to produce the best possible outcomes for those accessing our
services. We strive to empower our service users to make choices and
decisions about the way they live their lives. We work in
partnership with central and local government, housing associations
and other non-governmental organisations.
Diversity and inclusion is championed within Depaul, with staff drawn
from all walks of life. Strong focus is placed on staff development in
the form of robust induction, regular supervision, joint annual
reviews, and a wealth of learning and development opportunities. Staff
wellbeing is prioritised through a suite of benefits, such as pension,
health insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and much more.
Depaul wishes to recruit to the following role:
NIGHT DEPUTY MANAGER – CORK
€ *, *.**Apply on the
website**
Permanent
Hours: * hours per week over a 7 day rota
* ROLE
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide support to our
organisation’s central service in Cork Depaul is a values-led
organisation working with a number of services throughout the Republic
and Northern Ireland. This role will report directly to a Project
Group Manager and will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day
local management of service delivery. This is an exciting opportunity
to join a diverse team of talented individuals.
* KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
STAFF
* Support Induction of night support workers across services
* Supervision, training and management of staff performance through
probation, joint annual appraisals and supervision in assigned project
* Oversee and support the development of the night’s team in
assigned project
* Responsible for provision of staff support across multi sites
during hours of work.
* In person support in projects across services where needed.
SERVICE DELIVERY
* To manage all service user processes through the team
* To manage the staff rota and ensure adequate cover for project
during hours of work
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
* In conjunction with the rest of LMT and the PGM ensure service
policies and procedures are established and operating correctly and
communicated to teams
HEALTH AND SAFETY
* Responsible together with the PGM and the rest of LMT for ensuring
the project operates as defined by the Health and Safety Statement.
* Responsible for supporting staff with Incidents during hours of
work and providing debrief or onsite support if needed.
COMMUNICATION:
* Ensure effective communication with the local management team by
completing and receiving a full handover of happenings during hours of
work.
TEAM WORKING
* Develop/manage an operational and well-functioning staff team
* Provide support and training to night staff where identified with
PGM
* Participate in the planning and delivery of staff team days and
review days as required (to be carried out in conjunction with the
PGM)
CONTRIBUTION TO BROADER ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES
* Contribute to broader organisational objectives through attendance
at meetings, steering groups, representation as required by Senior
Service Team and contribute to the improvement of quality, training,
Service User involvement and other aspects of service quality as
required
THE BUILDING
* Responsible for overseeing building standards and that identified
repairs are handed over to ensure health & safety standards are
managed
FINANCE
* Be involved in financial planning for project, manage the project
budget with other LMT, and ensure cash procedures are followed
FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS
* Facilitate the requirements of the Fundraising and communication
team and liaise with project staff as required.
ADMINISTRATION
* Ensure accurate data management
* Oversight of tasks assigned through the Deputy Manager Checklist
and/or assigned by the Project Group manager of the assigned project.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure that all Depaul policies and procedures are being adhered to
and to contribute to the effective implementation of the Depaul’s
Equal Opportunities Policy as it affects both Depaul and its work with
this client group.
* To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner
maintaining a high quality standard of work, and to always work in
accordance with the aims, values and ethos of Depaul.
* Undertake any other duties that may be required which are
* Commensurate with this role.
* In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the
role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and
appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of
Depaul
* PERSON REQUIREMENTS
* 2 years’ experience working in the Homelessness/Social Care
field, in a direct access client support, or key working role.
* Social Studies /Case Management Accredited Qualification
* Experience of low threshold, harm reduction services desirable
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* An understanding of the key issues relating to managing a
residential setting.
* Ability to use initiative, apply sound decision-making skills,
including the ability to act calmly in emergencies and respond in a
professional manner to challenging situations.
* Ability to motivate staff in the provision of services to homeless
people, as well as an ability to work closely with and support
volunteer workers.
* An ability to ensure that Health and Safety procedures are adhered
to and to contribute to the development of health and safety practices
within the project.
* Ability to manage service users, with complex needs and
challenging behaviours
ATTITUDE
* Respect for the values and beliefs of Depaul
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ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please apply though our online application process on the vacancies
page of our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
