NIGHT DEPUTY MANAGER - CORK

Reporting to - Project Group Manager, 12 Month FTC with a view to permanency
Location - St. Vincent’s, Cork
Hours - 35 hours per week over a 7 day rota
Compensation - €47,809.44 per annum
Scope of Responsibility - Overseeing local management of service delivery and providing of multi-site support during night hours

EXPERIENCE

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
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
Respect for the values and beliefs of Depaul

• 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