Team Manager, Intellectual Disabilities Services

Corlann; Gort; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Corlann is seeking a Team Manager for Orchard Day Services, GORT CO. GALWAY, to provide leadership for CNM2 (Clinical Nurse Manager 2) or SCM2 (Social Care Manager 2) roles. The service emphasizes person-centred care and community integration, with a salary scale attached to the qualification.

The post is Specified-Purpose Full-Time, pensionable, with a 9-month probation. Hours include 8am–8pm, Monday to Friday, with rostering that may include weekends and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Social Care or Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or Social Care qualification and be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by CORU.
• An appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management (QQI Level 6) is a necessary requirement of the post. If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification, a commitment to obtaining the qualification prior to taking up the post will be required.
• Candidates must have at least 5 years post qualification experience including a minimum of 3 years in a management role, gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Practical knowledge of and experience of working within the 2007 Health Act and New Directions.
• A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement.
• Experience of working with individuals with behaviours that challenge is essential.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of leading and supporting a team.
• A knowledge of grant applications is desirable.
• Interagency working with relevant bodies (HSE, GRETB, Employability, GRD and other relevant bodies) is desirable.
• Experience in community networking, supporting individuals to partake in activities in their local community, goal setting and programme implementation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the teams, actively coordinating the teams to ensure the development of person-centred services.
• The Team Manager will work with and support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of the specified locations of the service.
• The successful candidates will work closely with the Service Coordinator/ Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget, and will be proactive members of the Orchard Services management team.

Skills

Coru or NMBI registered

Team leadership

Communication

English fluency

Driving licence

Education

Nursing qualification with live register CORU/NMBI

Health and Social Care Management (QQI Level 6)

Job description

Corlann is seeking a Team Manager for Orchard Day Services, GORT CO. GALWAY, to provide leadership for CNM2 (Clinical Nurse Manager 2) or SCM2 (Social Care Manager 2) roles. The service emphasizes person-centred care and community integration, with a salary scale attached to the qualification.

The post is Specified-Purpose Full-Time, pensionable, with a 9-month probation. Hours include 8am–8pm, Monday to Friday, with rostering that may include weekends and on-call duties.