AFTERCARE MANAGER DUBLIN
THE COMPANY:
Barr?g Healthcare is a family run organisation based in Dublin with
services nationwide providing residential care and day packages
nationwide to enable people who need support across the areas of
mental health, disability, aftercare, transitional and mainstream
social care. Our programmes are built around our central philosophy;
to embrace the possibilities for each person in our care and work with
support agencies and local community groups to grow and foster
independence towards an outcome of social interaction and purposeful
contribution, celebrating the best of each person?s ability. We
pride ourselves on working to support and champion both our service
user?s and staff and welcome applications from any person that feels
they would be a good fit within our organisation. The right candidate
for this role will strive to enhance the lives of the individuals by
promoting their community inclusion and equal citizenship.
JOB TITLE: Aftercare Manager - Dublin
APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED VIA: E-mail, **Apply on the website**
APPLICATION FORMAT: Please submit a cover letter explaining your
suitability for the role and current CV for consideration
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: TBC
PROPOSED INTERVIEW DATES: TBC
CONTACT FOR INFORMAL ENQUIRIES: **Apply on the website**
LOCATION OF POST: This post will be based in our office in Clondalkin,
Dublin.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: The Aftercare Manager will report to the
Operations Manager.
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**k
JOB TYPE: Full time, permanent.
PROBATION: 6 months
ANNUAL LEAVE: TBD at offer stage
HOURS OF WORK: **Apply on the website**hrs over 5 days per week, Mon
? Fri
ON CALL: Participation in on-call rota may be required
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Aftercare Manager will lead and be responsible for the management
and effective delivery of Barr?g Healthcare Aftercare Services in
their assigned area.
The Aftercare Manager will provide direct line management, supervision
and leadership for the Service in accordance with the service delivery
model. They will oversee the work as part of a multiagency response,
where applicable, working in partnership with the parent, family,
referral agency and other partnership agencies on behalf of the young
person/vulnerable adult to ensure that they receive services which are
proportionate to identified needs and risks. There will be a
requirement to plan, implement and evaluate Service Plans, as part of
a multiagency response, ensuring the written and verbal reporting of
individual programmes.
The Aftercare Manager will ensure the promotion, creation and
maintenance of a welcoming, safe, caring, stable and supportive
environment for the client. They will ensure that young
people/vulnerable adults will be treated with dignity and respect,
promoting a culture of unconditional positive regard at all times. The
Aftercare manager will promote the best interests of young
people/vulnerable adults and facilitate their participation when
planning and reviewing agreed plans with regard to service support.
He/she will liaise with other relevant statutory and voluntary
services in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PROFESSIONAL
* Provide direct line management, supervision and leadership for the
service in accordance with the service delivery model.
* Ensure follow through and accountability on any responsibilities
in relation to young people/vulnerable adults as agreed
* Keep the Referral Agents fully informed and up to date on all
significant matters relating to the delivery of service.
* Contribute to the promotion, creation and maintenance of a
welcoming, safe, caring, stable and supportive environment.
ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY
* Contribute to the ongoing development of the service in keeping
with good practice, Tusla, HIQA requirements and Company objectives.
* Oversee the administration and day to day operation of the
service.
* To comply with GDPR guidelines
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
* Provide leadership and motivation in order to optimise service
delivery by developing teams and promoting change management.
* Supervise Team Leaders, frontline social care staff & other staff
as appropriate. Be responsible for the maintenance of all relative HR
Forms/Records and Payroll Returns.
* Oversee the development and implementation of policy, information
sharing protocols, audit systems and referral and integrated care
pathways.
HEALTH & SAFETY
* Comply with and contribute to the development of policies,
procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to
relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
* Have a working knowledge of the Tusla & Health Information and
Quality Authority (HIQA) standards as they apply to the service for
example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply
with associated Tusla - Child and Family Agency/ H.S.E. protocols for
implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the
role.
FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
QUALIFICATIONS AND /EXPERIENCE.
* A minimum of 3 years in a management or supervisory role in the
area of social care / health or disability; and
* An appropriate qualification in health or social care management
at an appropriate level
AND: Have a minimum of five years? experience of working in Social
care / Child protection / Community care or other child and family
services with a similarly challenging client group.
AND: Candidates must have a suitable standard of professional
attainments.
AND: Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability
(including a high standard of suitability and management ability for
the proper discharge of the duties of the office) with a minimum of
three years proven experience in a leadership role.
AND: Have proficient ICT skills including a working knowledge of
Microsoft Packages - Excel ?and Word and be familiar with an email
package e.g. Outlook.
_All roles subject to Garda Vetting, overseas security clearance and
reference checks._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
