Role Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is the efficient management of an assigned area of Day Services. This role will also involve the implementation of programmes for the people we support and the supervision and management of staff.
General Duties
- Have the flexibility to work across all of Day Services to meet the needs of the service.
- Take the lead role in setting day services strategy for the people we support.
- Play an active role in the wider development of day services as required.
- Promote best practice as per New Directions.
- To follow correct procedure for all incidents / accidents.
- Keep accurate records.
- Communicate with the line managers daily and provide up-to-date service reports.
- Promote innovation in service delivery throughout day services.
- Promote person-centredness throughout the service
The Person
- Degree (Hons Level 8 ) in Nursing, or Social Care Discipline or an equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience working in the area of intellectual disability.
- Must have knowledge of all relevant legislation and New Directions standards and a proven ability to implement same.
- Implement strategies to apply social role valorisation as a pathway for the people we support.
- Have a strong person-centred vision in the development of vocational and recreational supports in the community.
- Minimum of 1 year leadership and staff management experience and be able to demonstrate same.
- Post graduate qualification in management is desirable.
- A clean driving licence is desirable.
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