Person in Charge

We are seeking a Person in Charge for a highly reputable residential service based in Stillorgan, South Dublin.

Qualifications
Good general education
Degree and post graduate qualification ideally in Social Care Management or management qualification (NVQ4 level)

Experience
At least 3 years of senior management experience at a similar level of responsibility including demonstrative experience strategic planning
At least 5 years experience in the health/social care or voluntary sector
Experience of successful initiation and delivery of projects
Worked effectively and creatively with a range of stakeholders
Experience of social enterprise and/or innovation
Proven ability in maintaining an information system for the recording and retrieval of accurate information/records
Worked with vulnerable adults or children in an environment that promotes their rights, safety and well being

Knowledge/skills
Business planning and development, change management, monitoring and improving performance, report writing and presentations, budgeting and financial monitoring and control
Collaboration, consultation and involvement skills
Line management and people management skills
Project management skills
Good knowledge of statutory guidelines and relevant legislation as they relate to post
An understanding and demonstrative ability to contribute to the values and ethos
Ability to write clear and legible reports
Excellent working knowledge of social care sector with substantial experience of negotiating with funding authorities

Attributes
Excellent interpersonal skills: Approachable with friendly manner, active listening
Organisational sensitivity: able to perceive the impact and implications of changing external environment and internal changes on the organisation
Leadership: able to collaborate with, motive and influence others and direct them towards achieving objectives
Flexible and creative: able to modify approach and come up with innovative solutions to achieve objective
Enthusiasm, dynamism and creativity with resiliency and ability to work under pressure
Sound judgment and integrity: able to identify relevant information and make good decisions
Planning and organisation: able to identify, plan and implement appropriate courses of action for self and others to accomplish an objective
Delegation: able to use people and other resources available through effective allocation of decision making authority and responsibility
Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities in service planning, delivery and employment

Other
Supportive of underlying ethos/principles
Gardai vetting clearance
Commitment to flexible working
Available for some evening and weekend working

If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to sshvets@medforce.ie

If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!

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