Children's and Adult Day Services Coordinator

Children and Day Services Co-Ordinator

Permanent Full Time (39hrs)

Saint John of God Community Services, Dublin South East Services are now inviting applications for the post of Children and Day Services Co-Ordinator.

Dublin South East provides a network of education, training, employment, respite and community living supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in South Dublin .

This is an exciting opportunity to join a renowned service in the intellectual disability sector. We are funded by the HSE and as such the role is within the public service and subject to annual increments, generous annual leave, and pensions. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative, and committed to providing a quality service that responds to the needs and priorities of our service users. 

Role Summary

The successful candidate will work closely with the Programme Manager and will lead a team of supervisors across Children and Adult day services in the management and development of an innovative range of Person-Centred options designed to enable each individual supported, to develop skills and access supports to live the life of their choice in accordance with the principles of children and Day Services National Policy, New Directions, HIQA, and Tulsa regulations.

This is a critical leadership position and offers potential candidates a unique experience and an opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging, and exciting environment.

Areas of responsibility will include adult day services locations and children's services which include but not limited to Early years support, specialised pre-school, extended day life skills programme, vocational skills programme, after school clubs and family supports.

Minimum Requirements

A relevant Level 8 qualification in the area of Social Care or another relevant qualification

Minimum of two years management experience and the proven ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills

A full clean Driver's License and willingness to drive own car as part of the role is essential

Experience and requirements

In addition, a qualification in Leadership and Management would be an advantage

A passion for supporting, mentoring and leading staff teams to achieve clearly defined goals

A clear vision and implementation strategy for the future direction for adult day services in line with New Directions National Policy (HSE).

A clear vision and implementation of the Tulsa regulations and previous experience in inspections an advantage.

Possess excellent communication, ICT and organisational skills

Knowledge and experience in Person Centred Planning in line the HSE National Framework and Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) ACT

Ability to collate, review and analyse data e.g. Safeguarding, Rights, Quality Compliance, Health & Safety, Corporate Governance, and people management.

Requirement to join the on- call roster system for the service

Remuneration

Salary Grade 392X, Social Care Manager on the Consolidated HSE pay scale.

€63,350 - €72,489

Location

The location of this role is Dublin South East . However, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG other places of business or/and the premises of such associated s companies or organisations as SJOG CS may require. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable.

Application Process:

The selection process for this competition will compromise several elements to select successful candidates for the position. These may include the following:

• Shortlisting based in the information contained within your application.
• An online video interview.
• Competitive competency-based interview.
• Presentation

It is envisaged that the interviews for this role will take place TBC.

A panel may be formed from this competition from which current and future, permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months. 

If your application contains gaps of employment within in your CV, please be advised that under HIQA, TUSLA and CORU regulations we are required to have explanatory information for these time periods. These must be provided with your application.

Why work for us?

St John of God offers a range of benefits to staff including the following:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Annual Increments
• Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development
• 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) 
• Paid sick leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Public Pension Scheme
• Group HSF Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts in local businesses

Closing Date

Wednesday 12 th of June 2024 at 5pm

Informal inquiries to Amanda Mulroy, Programme Manager on

St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers.

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