Kerry Parents and Friends Association Hiring For Centre Manager, Glebe Lodge Castleisland ( hours per week) at Castleisland, County Kerry Full Time

WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION

Post: Centre Manager

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (39 hours per week)

Location: Glebe Lodge Service, Castleisland, Co Kerry.

Roster: Mon- Fri: 09.00 – 17.30

• Please note this Roster may be subject to change due to the Operational requirements of the Service*.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate nursing professional. Your role will be in the leadership, management, and development of services supporting adults with an Intellectual Disability in a nursing-led service. You will be responsible for the organisation and allocation of resources, for the successful implementation of the Association’s policies, and for the day-to-day management of the Centre.

Summary of duties and responsibilities:
Support the overall day-to-day management of the Service.

Responsible for effectively leading, motivating, and supervising the staff team.

Responsible for effectively managing the available resources, within the allocated budget in consultation with the Assistant Director of Services.

To support staff to train and upskill in models appropriate to ID/Autism Services.

Responsible for ensuring the provision of a person-centered service to those supported by KPFA.

To be the key communicator to all stakeholders, i.e. staff, residents, management, family, and other Service providers.

To develop relationships and linkages with community groups and other disability agencies.

To ensure that all staff work in a coordinated manner and in the best interests of each person.

To act as the Person In Charge in accordance with HIQA Regulations.

The post is evolutionary in nature and consequently the Centre Manager may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

Essential Criteria:
ABA Registered Nurse ideally (RNID).

At least 3 years of relevant experience in an operational management capacity, which must include the supervision of staff & volunteers.

Management Qualification essential.

An excellent knowledge of statutory regulations, standards, the role of a person in charge and Health Act 2007.

A proven ability to lead and support teams.

Experience of working with people with a range of high support needs including aging, dementia and behaviours of concern.

Experience in and a commitment to promoting community presence and ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills.

A full driver’s licence with access to a car insured for business purposes and must be willing to drive Association vehicles is desirable.

Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking ( Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training.

(A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for the Glebe Lodge Service may be filled up to the 31st of December, 2023)

Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer