Residential Centre Manager - For Older Persons

at  Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

Location: Donegal
Salary range: €56,185
Experience: Experience in a leadership/management role in services for older persons for a minimum of 6 years is essential
Closing date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024
Description:

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• A third level qualification at Level 7 NQF or Higher in one or more of the following disciplines - Social Care, Social Work, Social Studies, Care of the Elderly, Healthcare, or other relevant discipline, with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience working in a leadership/management role in services for older persons is essential. OR Experience in a leadership/management role in services for older persons for a minimum of 6 years is essential.
• A knowledge of relevant policy and best practice issues pertaining to older persons, person centred care and of the key agencies who work on behalf of older persons is essential.
• Experience working directly with older persons or this age group in general in a support and/or residential setting.
• Experience of leading a team is essential.
  Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
  PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.
  SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
  SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We are currently looking to recruit a Residential Centre Manager - for Older Persons to join our Specialist Service team in Bundoran. The post holder will have responsibility to lead and manage the delivery and ongoing development of an assisted living residential service to older persons in the community in conjunction with the SVP members and volunteers. This is a great opportunity to join a large close knit team in one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.