Person In Charge

Nua Healthcare Limited; Kildare; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

CPD

Career opportunities

Life Assurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Education assistance

EAP

Bike to work

Refer a friend bonus

Retail discounts

Job summary

Nua Healthcare Limited in Co. Kildare, Ireland seeks a proactive Person in Charge to lead a residential centre on a full-time basis. You will ensure high-quality care, regulatory compliance and effective team leadership in line with Health ACT 2007 Regulations.

The role requires a Level 7/8 degree in health or social care with a healthcare management qualification, plus at least 3 years of managerial experience. A valid full driving license is also required.

Qualifications

• Degree in health or social care with management qualification.
• 3 years of managerial experience in health or social care settings.
• Full clean driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Personal Plans, Risk Assessments and Behavioural Support Plans are up to date and that services meet high quality and safety standards.
• Lead and mentor the staff team, coordinate input from clinical and departmental supports.
• Oversee service delivery across shifts and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Maintain infection control standards and adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision making

Communication

Organisation

IT skills

Education

Level 7/8 health or social degree

Healthcare management qualification

Tools

Full driving license

Job description

Location: Co. Kildare, Ireland Salary: 55,000 – 60,000

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Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with people who use our service daily. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of those we support.

Benefits Of Joining Nua Healthcare

• Company Pension
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

Job Objectives

We are seeking applications for the role of Person in Charge, who will support the Centre on a full-time contract. The role will suit experienced candidates with strong organisational and management skills, or candidates who wish to progress in their careers in a progressive Organisation and are deemed suitably qualified, skilled and experience in managing a team in a social or healthcare setting and will hold the necessary responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of the service with Nua Healthcare in line with relevant regulations.

The Person in Charge will support with the delivery of duties within the Centre daily in line with regulations.

This Will Include The Following On a Day-to-day Basis

• To ensure Personal Plans, Risk Assessments and Behavioural Support Plans are up to date and that services are always being delivered to the highest possible quality and safety standards.
• The Person in Charge is responsible for providing the highest quality of care and support to people who use this service.
• The Person in Charge is responsible for meeting regulation compliance in accordance with Health ACT 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (Children and Adults; with disabilities) Regulations 2013.
• The Person in Charge manages the staff team to provide support to people who use this service and coordinates the input required from other individuals such as members of the Clinical Team and other departmental supports, as required.
• To provide mentorship and leadership to their team daily. Formal supervisions, appraisals and monthly team meetings also take place under the control and supervision of the Person in Charge.
• Overseeing the service as necessary, across shifts to ensure effective and efficient services are delivered within the centre.
• To be familiar with and to adhere to the local safety statement (risk assessments and standard operating procedures) always.
• To be familiar with and to adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• To maintain the highest level of infection control standards as directed by company policy and national best practice guidance in the utmost interests for the Safety, Health and welfare for yourself, your colleagues, our service users and residents and any other persons in so far as is reasonable and practicable.
• To be an active leader and role model of the team.
• Contribute to and maintain an effective team.
• Organise and participate in meetings, reviews and committees as required.
• Seek and provide guidance from others for work performed.

Skills Requirement

Qualification

• Level 7/8 Degree in a Health or Social related qualification (or suitable equivalent qualification with management qualification in healthcare).
• Full Clean Driver’s license.

Knowledge

• 3 years minimum managerial experience within a similar health or social care setting.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and judgement
• Making critical decisions and recommendations.
• Capable of working within a fast-paced and flexible team.
• Good listener and open to learning from others.
• Excellent organisational skills / self-motivation / self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills.
• Dedicated, reliable and flexible approach to work.