Coordinator Adult Disability Day Service

OC Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression and development opp

Support for further education and培训

Job summary

OC Recruitment is recruiting a Coordinator for an Adult Disability Day Service in Cork. You will support the Day Service Manager, lead staff, and ensure services align with HSE New Directions and person-centred practice. The role covers Cork City and County, with a focus on quality improvement and safeguarding. Salary: €43,680 starting salary with annual increments.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. Contract: Permanent, full-time. Annual Leave: 23 days.

Qualifications

• Level 7 qualification or higher in Social Care Practice
• Minimum of 3 years experience supporting adults with disabilities
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience of person-centred planning and outcome-focused supports
• Good knowledge of the HSE New Directions framework
• Experience in safeguarding, risk management and quality improvement
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Good IT, report writing and record-keeping skills
• A management qualification or willingness to undertake one
• Full clean driving licence and access to transport
• Eligibility to work in Ireland

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day management of adult disability day services
• Providing leadership, guidance and supervision to Team Leaders and staff
• Promoting person-centred planning, choice, independence and meaningful outcomes
• Ensuring services operate in line with HSE New Directions
• Supporting staff supervision, performance management, induction and development
• Assisting with rostering, staffing and resource planning
• Promoting best practice in safeguarding, risk management and quality improvement
• Building positive relationships with individuals, families, advocates and multidisciplinary teams
• Deputising for the Day Service Manager when required

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

IT/report writing

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care Practice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OC Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Coordinator for an Adult Disability Day Service on behalf of our client, an established provider of health and social care services in Cork. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Care professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and play an important role in the leadership and development of high-quality day services for adults with disabilities. Working closely with the Day Service Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of services across Cork City and County, lead and develop staff and help ensure supports are delivered in line with HSE New Directions, best practice and a genuinely person-centred approach.

Salary: €43,680 starting salary with annual increments

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am4:00pm

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Annual Leave: 23 days

The Role

You will support the Day Service Manager with the effective operation and development of the services and deputise for them when required.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day management of adult disability day services
• Providing leadership, guidance and supervision to Team Leaders and staff
• Promoting person-centred planning, choice, independence and meaningful outcomes
• Ensuring services operate in line with HSE New Directions
• Supporting staff supervision, performance management, induction and development
• Assisting with rostering, staffing and resource planning
• Promoting best practice in safeguarding, risk management and quality improvement
• Participating in audits, service reviews and continuous improvement initiativesBuilding positive relationships with individuals, families, advocates and multidisciplinary teams
• Deputising for the Day Service Manager when required

What Were Looking For

• Level 7 qualification or higher in Social Care Practice
• Minimum of 3 years experience supporting adults with disabilities
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience of person-centred planning and outcome-focused supports
• Good knowledge of the HSE New Directions framework
• Experience in safeguarding, risk management and quality improvement
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Good IT, report writing and record-keeping skills
• A management qualification or willingness to undertake one
• Full clean driving licence and access to transport
• Eligibility to work in Ireland

Whats on Offer

• €43,680 starting salary with annual increments
• MondayFriday, 8:00am4:00pm working hours
• 23 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Support for further education and training

If you are an experienced Social Care professional looking for a rewarding leadership role within adult disability services, we would love to hear from you.