Day Services Coordinator

at  Saint John of God Community Services

Saint John of God Community Services, Dublin South East Services are now inviting applications for the post of Day Services Co-Ordinator.
Dublin South East provides a network of education, training, employment, respite and community living supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in South Dublin.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a renowned service in the intellectual disability sector. We are funded by the HSE and as such the role is within the public service and subject to annual increments, generous annual leave, and pensions. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative, and committed to providing a quality service that responds to the needs and priorities of our service users.
Role Summary
The successful candidate will work closely with the Day Services Programme Manager and will lead a team of Day Service Supervisors in the management and development of an innovative range of Person-Centred options designed to enable each individual supported, to develop skills and access supports to live the life of their choice in accordance with the principles of Day Services National Policy, New Directions.
This is a critical leadership position and offers potential candidates a unique experience and an opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging, and exciting environment.
Minimum Requirements
A relevant Level 8 qualification in the area of Social Care or another relevant qualification
Minimum of two years management experience and the proven ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills
A full clean Driver’s License and willingness to drive own car as part of the role is essential
Experience
In addition, a qualification in Leadership and Management would be an advantage
A passion for supporting, mentoring and leading staff teams to achieve clearly defined goals
A clear vision and implementation strategy for the future direction for adult day services in line with New Directions National Policy (HSE).
Possess excellent communication, ICT and organisational skills
Knowledge and experience in Person Centred Planning in line the HSE National Framework and Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) ACT
Ability to collate, review and analyse data e.g. Safeguarding, Rights, Quality Compliance, Health & Safety, Corporate Governance and people management.
Remuneration
Salary Grade 392X, Social Care Manager on the Consolidated HSE pay scale.
€66,027 - €75,610
Location
The location of this role is Dublin South East. However, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG other places of business or/and the premises of such associated s companies or organisations as SJOG CS may require. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable.
Application Process:
The selection process for this competition will compromise several elements to select successful candidates for the position. These may include the following:
Shortlisting based in the information contained within your application.
An online video interview.
Competitive competency-based interview.
Presentation
It is envisaged that the interviews for this role will take place TBC.
A panel may be formed from this competition from which current and future, permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months.
If your application contains gaps of employment within in your CV, please be advised that under HIQA, TUSLA and CORU regulations we are required to have explanatory information for these time periods. These must be provided with your application.
Why work for us?
St John of God offers a range of benefits to staff including the following:
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Annual Increments
Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development
27 days annual leave (pro-rata)
Paid sick leave
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies)
Opportunities for career progression
Public Pension Scheme
Group HSF Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounts in local businesses
Closing Date
25th January 2025.
Informal inquiries to Audrey Carroll, Programme Manager Adult Day Services at audrey.carroll@sjog.ie
St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers.
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