Person In Charge Wicklow Town

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Extensive training programme

Mentoring and support

CPD support

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary with increments

40 hour week

27 days annual leave

Sick Leave

Maternity Leave

Christmas Gift Card

HIQA Inspection Gift Card

Service recognition awards

Refer a friend €500

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Free onsite Car Parking

Job summary

The Talbot Group in Wicklow Town is seeking a Person in Charge (PIC) to lead a Children's Service. The role involves overall service management, ensuring HIQA standards, and directing a multidisciplinary team.

The position runs Monday to Friday with a 40-hour week and competitive salary starting around €56,000+ DOE. Applicants should have a QQI Level 7 in Social Care or an equivalent qualification, at least three years in a supervisory role, and leadership capabilities to drive service

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall management of the service and ensure residents receive high standards of care
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards and Talbot Group policies and procedures
• Handle complaints per organisational policies and procedures
• Provide mentorship and leadership to staff, including supervision and appraisals
• Coordinate appointments in liaison with the multi-disciplinary team
• Promote high quality of life through person-centred care plans, health promotion, reviews and risk assessments
• Support residents’ autonomy, citizenship, and family/community relationships
• Review and update care plans in line with regulations
• Keep up-to-date with professional developments in the field

Education

QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care

Nursing Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Person in Charge

Location: Wicklow Town

Type of Service: Children's 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/ Or Nursing Qualifcation
• 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
• 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