BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.

INFORMAL ENQUIRIES OR REQUEST FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION TO:

Richella Haggart, Services Manager / PIC, Tel: +353 86 0299508, e-mail: Richella.Haggart@bocsi.ie
OR

The person/s appointed shall ensure that the vision is delivered through our core values of Person Centred Service. Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, national Legislation including Health Act 2007 and H.I.Q.A. regulations
The normal working hours will be 39/37.5 hours per week (depending on qualification) however, flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and nights are involved.
The person/s appointed shall, as well as partaking on the roster be responsible for the day-to-day management of the respite home reflecting the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity, operating within agreed policies and procedures and ensuring that the individual needs of person supported are being met by all workers therein.
As a leader of the Respite Service team, the postholder will ensure that the interests of each person supported are paramount in discussions.
Ongoing efforts by all staff to source and develop opportunities, for participation within the local community is expected.

Reporting to the Service Manager / Person In Charge (PIC)

• Professional Qualifications and Experience etc.
• Candidates must
• Possess a level 7 in Social Care plusa level 8 or higher in health or management related 3rd level qualification on the Quality & Qualifications (QQI) framework. OR
• Possess a level 8 social care qualification recognised by the Social Care Worker Registration Board, CORU OR
• Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered OR
• Must be eligible for registration on the Social Care Workers registration board with CORU from November 2023, must obtain such registration by November 2025 and must maintain such registration for the duration of employment in this role AND
• For CNM1 / Social Care Leader grade have at least 3 years post registration fulltime experience (or an aggregate of 3 years post registration full time experience) of which 1 year post registration full time experience (or an aggregate of 1 years post registration full time experience) must be in the residential services supporting people with Intellectual Disability or related area AND
• Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role AND
• Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• If a qualified nurse maintain live annual registration in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) - An Bórd Altranais
• Have a suitable standard of professional attainments
• Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office)
• Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems for the social care worker post/s
• Post graduate training in Positive Behaviour Support is desirable
• Must have a full clean Driver’s licence which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads as driving service vehicles is a requirement for the role.
• Experience
• Have at least 3 years post registration fulltime experience (or an aggregate of 3 years post registration full time experience) of which 1 year post registration full time experience (or an aggregate of 1 years post registration full time experience) must be in the residential services supporting people with Intellectual disability or related area.
• Experience of leading and managing a team is desirable or demonstrate their ability to lead and manage a team through previous experience or knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of flexibility is essential
• Experience of using alternative communication methods is essential
• Applicants must be flexible to meet the requirements of the service
• Previous experience and understanding of how to support individuals with very specific and clinical support requirements and a clear understanding of the importance of working in line with written protocols and guidelines is desirable
• Experience of using a person centred planning system is essential

1. Age

• The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants.
• Public Servants not affected by this legislation:

Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age.
Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.
3. Health
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4. Character
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
5. Hours of Work
The normal working hours will be 39/37.5 hours per week (depending on qualification) however, flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and nights are involved
Starting and finishing times will be as notified to the appointee from time to time by the line manager. It is essential that the Social Care Leader / CNM1 ensures that there is constant and appropriate cover available within the respite service at all times: The appointee may be required to work additional hours arising from the duties of the appointment and compensation for these hours by way of time off in lieu, to be taken in line with the policy.
Remuneration: Social Care Leader: €56,351 - €65,807 (1/8/25 Consolidated Scales)

CNM1: €56,642- €66,705 (1/3/25 Consolidated Scales)

• Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents.