Role Purpose
The role encompasses management of all aspects of the Designated Centre to include provision of a high quality, person-centred service to residents and effective management of the staff team and resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Effectively discharge your role as Person in Charge, in line with the requirements of The Health Act (2007) and associated Regulations.
- Ensure that allocated resources are effectively managed and deployed.
- mplement management systems, which ensure that the service provided is safe, appropriate to service user needs, of a high quality and effectively monitored.
- Effectively discharge your role as Person in Charge, in line with the requirements of HIQA, the Health Act (2007) and associated Regulations.
- Ensure that all Stewart Care policies and procedures are in place, up to date and effectively implemented in your areas of responsibility.
- Ensure that Stewarts Care Safeguarding systems and processes are implemented effectively in your areas of responsibility.
- Maintain an up-to-date Risk Register in line with the policy requirements.
- Ensure the Risk and Incident Management policies and procedures are implemented effectively in your service area.
- Ensure all necessary risks are escalated to your Divisional Lead, through your line manager, in a timely manner.
- Educate all staff and students on the standards and regulation (S.I.367) and their role in adhering to these.
- Continually monitor and improve the quality of the service, through observation and audit.
The Person
- Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or have completed a Social Care (Honours) Degree.
- Meet the requirements of the Health Act (2007) Regulations (2013) with regard to the requirements of a Person in Charge.
- Have a strong working knowledge of the HIQA Standards and Health Act (2007) and associated Regulations and Guidance, and knowledge of national policies in the disability sector.
- 3-5 years’ experience in the disability sector would be an advantage.
- A management qualification would be an advantage.
- 2-3 years’ experience of managing a service, staff or a home would be an advantage.
- Have excellent computer literacy and information technology skills.
- Possess excellent report writing skills.
- Have an up-to-date, valid Irish Driving Licence.
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