QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:-

• Hold a Degree in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI) qualification or hold current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ireland: RNID, RPN, RGN.is required.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year’s post qualification experience in the area of Intellectual Disabilities working with Adults.
• Certificate in Management desirable.
• Must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicles
• Hold valid work authorisation for Ireland
• Be proficient in both oral and written English language

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong interpersonal, communication & organisational skills
• Proficient in record keeping & report writing
• Have ability of ensuring the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Flexible approach to service provision
• Excellent standard of English both written & oral
• Computer literate

• To support the Residential Manager/Person In Charge with all aspects of the effective running of the residential/ designated centre.
• As House Lead Submit weekly, monthly & quarterly reports to the Residential Manager.
• Complete and maintain the roster and premiums and all administrative records as required for approval by the Residential Manager, allocate staff leave.
• Co-ordinate compliance practices in the home, including checks and audits.
• Support HIQA notification requirements.
• Carry out the role of Safeguarding Designated Officer DO - To attend DO training, to achieve DO certification, to be a member of the DO team, providing DO support to the organisation.
• Have experience in Safeguarding Policies & Procedures
• Manage finances & oversee the adults finances.
• Have the ability to manage motivate and supervise staff.
• To co-operate fully with the introduction and implementation of performance management.
• To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for the individuals appropriate to their wishes
• To promote and protect the rights of the individuals in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy.
• Have a managerial approach in leading, directing and motivating staff.
• Have knowledge & experience of HIQA regulations, standards & inspections.
• Experience of dealing with behaviours that challenge
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Experience of creative problem-solving techniques
• Enthusiasm, energy and creativity
• Have the ability to deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner
• Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day work period
• To drive the company vehicle