Day Centers Manager – Sligo/Leitrim/Cavan/Monaghan

Servisource, on behalf of our clients are looking to recruit a Day Center Manager to cover the areas of Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon, Cavan and Monaghan.

The role:

• To provide the highest possible standards of support to the people who use our services.
• To develop the current service in line with appropriate Government and Health Service Executive (HSE) Policy. Within that context the Manager will be
  expected to work autonomously and with initiative.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To Support staff to ensure that they develop & maintain a trusting & professional relationship with the people who use our services and act in a supportive & empathetic manner towards them.
• To provide guidance and training for staff, the people who use our services and volunteers, on the
  benefits of Service User involvement.
• Overall responsibility to promote and develop good relationships with the people who use our services, their friends and relatives and between the people who use our services and staff.
• Be responsible for and monitor the safe handling of medication including storage and administration in accordance with the use and control of medicine as outlined in Inspire policy and procedure manual.
• Maintain clear, accurate, timely and complete written records / documentation.
• Complete general administration and/or communication as required for example; sending emails, completing computerised reports, answering / making telephone calls, completing statutory returns.
• Demonstrate effective listening skills and understanding when engaged by others, having chosen
  the most appropriate method and forum of communication.
• The Manager will be willing when required to work a shift system of duty, which includes evenings and weekend and sleep in duties.
• The Manager will be required to partake in the On Call rota consultation at evenings and weekends.

Qualifications & Experience
Professional qualification for example:
 Professional Social Work qualification
 Qualified Intellectual Disability/Mental Health Nurse
 A Qualified Health Care Professional

AND A minimum of 3 years’ in a management or supervisory role in the area of
health or social care which must include the supervision of staff/volunteers and
financial management.

OR A relevant Social Care Degree or equivalent related qualification
AND A minimum of 3 years’ in a management or supervisory role in the area of
health or social care which must include the supervision of staff/volunteers and
financial management.

2. An appropriate qualification in health or social care management or be willing to
work towards.
3. Knowledge and understanding of New Directions Standards.
4. Experience of using Microsoft packages.

Apply today!

If you are interested in the role or require a more detailed job description please get in touch at : [email protected]