Respite Manager (SC25-739)

Stewarts Care Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Dublin is seeking a Person in Charge – Respite Manager to oversee the respite service, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulations. The role requires a management background, at least 3 years of experience, and relevant qualifications. This permanent, full-time position offers a chance to lead in a meaningful environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a management role.
• Experience in Respite Services is an advantage.
• Valid Irish Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the respite service ensuring quality and compliance.
• Implement management systems for safe and effective service.
• Monitor quality improvement plans and audits.

Skills

Management experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Social Care (Honours) Degree

NMBI or CORU registration

Job description

Stewarts Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The primary role of the Person in Charge – Respite Manager will be to effectively manage the respite service / resource, in line with regulatory and best practice requirements. In so doing they must ensure that the service is of a high quality and has a core philosophy of equity at its center.

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, which ensure that the service provided is safe, appropriate to service user needs, of a high quality and effectively monitored.
• Ensure the provision of a high quality, modern respite service.
• The respite service must run at full occupancy throughout the year implemented in your areas of responsibility.
• Ensure that all Stewart Care policies and procedures are in place, up to date and effectively implemented in your areas of responsibility
• Ensure that Stewarts 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.
• Continually monitor and improve the quality of the service, through observation and audit.
• Ensure that quality improvement plans from all audits (including HIQA inspections and provider visits) are implemented effectively.
• Facilitate an annual review of quality, in line with regulation 23, and implement actions required from this review.

The Person

• Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or be registered with CORU and have a Social Care (Honours) Degree.
• Meet the requirements of the Health Act (2007) Regulations (2013) with regard to the requirements of a Person in Charge.
• Have a strong working knowledge of the HIQA Standards and Health Act (2007) and associated Regulations and Guidance, and knowledge of national policies in the disability sector
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management role.
• Experience working in Respite Services would be a distinct advantage.
• Have excellent computer literacy and information technology skills.
• Be capable of effectively communicating, adapting as appropriate to the individual, group and situation.
• Possess proven organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritising and monitoring delivery and progress.
• Have an up-to-date, valid Irish Driving Licence.

Type of Position

Permanent

Work Pattern

Full Time

Location

Dublin

Country

Ireland