Person in Charge - Trim

The Talbot Group; Trim; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction process

Extensive training programme

On-going mentoring and support

Continuous Professional Development

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary with increments

40 hour week

27 days Annual Leave

Sick Leave benefit

Maternity Leave benefit

Death in service benefit

Christmas Gift Card

HIQA Inspection Gift Card

Service based recognition awards

€500 refer a friend initiative

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Free onsite Car Parking

Job summary

The Talbot Group is seeking a Person in Charge in Navan, Meath to oversee an adult residential disability service. The role requires leadership of staff, delivery of high-quality person-centred care, and ensuring HIQA compliance.

You will manage the service, supervise staff, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and support residents to maximise independence. A QQI Level 7 in Social Care and at least three years of management experience are required; a Level 6 health/social care management

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care or allied discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a management/supervisory role in Health or Social Care.
• Qualification in Health or Social Care management (Level 6 NFQ) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall service and staff management.
• Ensure HIQA compliance and implementation of policies.
• Report and respond to complaints per policy.
• Lead staff with supervision, appraisals, and meetings.
• Coordinate appointments with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain high quality life through care plans and risk assessments.
• Support residents to have choice, citizenship, and family engagement.
• Review and update care plans as required by regulations.
• Stay updated on professional developments and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care

Health/ Social Care management qualification (Level 6 NFQ)

Job description

Job Title: Person in Charge

Location: Navan, County Meath

Type of Service: Adult Residential Disability Service

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Salary: €56,000 + DOE

About Talbot Group

The Talbot Group aim to provide the highest quality of care and support to our residents to enable them to have the very best life they can and to maximise their independence. We are appointing an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate to join our Team. To provide services in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values, where the delivery of exceptional quality person centred care to our residents is their focus. The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity for training and development so that we can achieve the best outcome for our residents, while at the same time supporting our staff in their professional development.

Purpose of the Role

• The Person in Charge (PIC) will be responsible for the overall management of the Service. This includes responsibility for providing the highest standards of service to Residents and management of staff.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and the implementation of Talbot Group policies and procedures supporting best care and practice in a disability services.
• Report and where appropriate respond to complaints, in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• The Person in Charge manages the staff team as well as providing mentorship and leadership -Supervision, appraisals, monthly team meetings.
• Coordinate and prioritise appointments in liaison with multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure a high quality of life for residents through person centred care plans, health promotion, reviews and personal risk assessments, as appropriate.
• Enable and support residents to have choice and control in their lives, develop citizenship, maintain relationships with family and friends incl. accessing advocates and other professional supports as maybe appropriate.
• Ensure care plans are regularly reviewed and updated as per regulations.
• Be aware of current developments within relevant profession and maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Role Requirements

• A QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care or a degree in another relevant Allied Healthcare related discipline.
• Have a minimum of three years' experience in a management or supervisory role in the Health or Social Care sector.
• Hold an appropriate qualification in Health or Social Care management. (minimum level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

PIC Rewards & Benefits

• Comprehensive induction process
• Extensive training programme
• On-going mentoring and support
• Continuous Professional Development support
• Career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary with increments based on scope of role, qualifications, and experience.
• 40 hour week (all breaks paid)
• 27 days Annual Leave
• Sick Leave benefit
• Maternity Leave benefit
• Death in service benefit
• Christmas Gift Card
• HIQA Inspection Gift Card
• Service based recognition awards
• €500 refer a friend initiative
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
• Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Free onsite Car Parking