SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Have a suitable Third Level Qualification pertaining to the role
Current CORU Registration as a Social Care Worker
Full clean B license with use of a car for work purposes

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Have a suitable Third Level Qualification pertaining to the role
Current CORU Registration as a Social Care Worker
Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
Experience in the delivery of person centred systems, services and supports
Full clean B license with use of a car for work purposes

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Honours BA in applied Social Studies in Social Care QQI Level 8.
Supervisory management qualification at minimum QQI Level 5.
Has contributed to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated knowledge of supporting people with complex physical disabilities
Experience of supervisory management and leading teams
Knowledge and practical experience of Person Centred Planning
Knowledge of the application of the HSE policy on Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Has demonstrated the ability to assess, plan and implement person centred care programmes in accordance with best practice
Has experience in conducting risk assessments and care plans
Has knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and associated responsibilities
Has knowledge and a clear understanding of New Directions.
Has knowledge and application of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015
Demonstrated experience in implementing the Social Model of service delivery
Experience in developing and implementing action plans
Experience in supporting others to apply policies and procedures to practice
Maintains an awareness of professional literature and current developments in the field of social care.
Maintains a high standard of professional behaviour.
Demonstrates reflective practice techniques to inform and guide their practice.
Ensures accurate written and electronic records and reports are in place for the service and reports in accordance with professional guidelines.
Promotes the health, welfare and social wellbeing of service users
Respects and maintains the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the service user.
Has demonstrated skills in assessment, intervention and support planning in relation to people with disability.
HSE Salary Scale: Social Care Leader Point 1: €53,621 to Point 7: €62619 per annum

Provide leadership and support to colleagues around Person Centred Planning (PCP) and PCP approaches, in line with best practice, organisational policies and legislation
To support the PCP Steering Group which has overall responsible for organisational performance and progress regarding the promotion, implementation, compliance, and oversight of St Michael’s House Policy on Person Centred Planning
To support the Service User (SU) PCP Group, promote the involvement of the service user in the design and delivery, planning, decision-making of services.
Develop accessible PCP information with the SU PCP Group.