Person in Charge - CNM1/SCM1 (SC24-026)

Stewarts Care Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in County Dublin is seeking a Person in Charge to manage the Designated Centre and provide high-quality, person-centred care. The ideal candidate will have a nursing registration or relevant degree, along with at least 3 years of management experience in health or social care. This full-time position offers a permanent contract and requires an up-to-date Irish Driving Licence.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or completed a Social Care Degree (Level 8 desirable).
• Minimum 3 years experience in a management or supervisory role in health or social care.
• Strong working knowledge of HIQA Standards and the Health Act (2007).

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Designated Centre and staff resources.
• Implement management systems for high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure effective safeguarding processes are in place.

Job description

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.
• Implement management systems that ensure the service provided is safe, appropriate to service user needs, high quality and effectively monitored.
• Ensure that all Stewart Care policies and procedures are in place, up to date and effectively implemented in your areas of responsibility.
• Ensure that Stewart 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.
• Continuously 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 Degree (Level 8 desirable) and be registered with CORU or near completion of registration with CORU.
• Meet the requirements of the Health Act (2007) Regulations (2013) regarding the Person in Charge.
• Have a strong working knowledge of HIQA Standards, the Health Act (2007) and associated Regulations and Guidance, and knowledge of national policies in the disability sector.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care.
• 3‑5 years’ experience in the disability sector would be an advantage.
• A management qualification 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.

Additional Information

• Candidate Brief – Ref SC24-026 – Person in Charge – CNM1_SCM1.pdf

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Type of Position

Permanent

Work Pattern

Full Time

Equal Opportunities Statement

Stewarts Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.