Person In Charge

PE Global Healthcare are recruiting for a Person in Charge / Service Manager for an esteemed client in the beautiful city of Galway

Overview of the role;

• The post holder has responsibility for the effective provision and operation of services to adults and children in specified units which provide residential and short break respite services.
• The post holder will work closely with the Area Service Manager about both planning and implementing the effective delivery of services.
• Manage and monitor the annual budget, including staffing and all aspects of expenditure within the centre (central and people we support based) and be responsible for operating within approved budgets.

Purpose of the role;

 The purpose of this job is to ensure that the group home/respite service is run in accordance with the clients Strategic Plan, NQS and the clients policies, procedures and guidelines, Safety Statement etc., providing a home from home for the people we support and reporting on a regular basis to the Area Service Manager.

 Department/Location;

The role will be based at the Unit location with some travel to other locations in accordance with service and business needs.

Duties; 

• Be responsible and subject to the overall general direction of the Area Services Manager, for the direction and running of the unit.
• Manage and monitor the annual budget, including staffing and all aspects of expenditure within the centre (central and people we support based) and be responsible for operating within approved budgets.
• Ensure the service is fully compliant with National Quality Standards.
• Liaise with staff in other centres and the appropriate professional support staff and ensure that parents and other visitors to the group home are attended to with tact and consideration e.g., NQS inspectors etc.
• Liaise with the Supported Living Co-ordinator in relation to identifying people we support who are best suited for independent living models of service and support people we support develop the necessary skills for such a model of service.
• Keep such records and submit such reports as may be required by the Area Services Manager.
• Complete Core HR on a weekly basis, log incidents on QMIS in a timely manner, review emails and correspondence and submit all reports on activities in your centre as required by management.
• Undertake driving duties (Company fleet vehicles or own transport) if qualified and meet relevant organisation criteria.
• Co-ordination of administration, supervising and recording of prescribed medication in line with the clients medication policies and procedures.
• Prepare and implement rosters and manage in line with approved budgets, people we support needs, skill mix and keep these under review with team and Area Service Manager as required.
• Be responsible for the management and supervision of permanent and relief staff of all grades, ensuring professional and work practices consistently meets the required standard and that development and training needs of your staff are identified and pursued, and that staff are rostered to attend scheduled training as required.
• Undertake staff development and support meetings with all staff working in your centre in line with agreed guidelines.

 Qualifications/Criteria;

•  A minimum of 3 years in a management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care.
• A professional degree (minimum level 7) in Applied Social Studies or in Intellectual Disability, Psychiatric Nursing and a current registration with NMB.
• A relevant management qualification.
• A proven track record of managing a residential service which meets quality, regulatory/legislative requirements.
• A proven track record of budget management.
• Experience of report writing personal support plans, people, and roster management.
• Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of legislative/regulatory requirements and responsibilities.

 If you think you are the right fit for this role, please send your current CV to april.barrett@peglobal.net or give April a call on 086-8389487 for a confidential chat.