Assistant Manager (Home Support)

Job Brief

This Assistant Manager position will support individuals who are living independently in the Belmullet region. Working in partnership with the people we support, their families, the staff team and local services, the Assistant Manager will help create opportunities for each person to live their best life, in line with Western Care’s values and person-centred approach. The role will focus on guiding and developing the staff team, promoting high-quality supports, safeguarding and inclusion, while ensuring that the service responds flexibly to the unique strengths, goals and rights of every individual.

Candidate Requirements

• A knowledge of HIQA requirements and the Home Support regulations is essential.
• A genuine understanding and interest in working alongside people in effecting positive opportunities and change in their lives in a meaningful way.
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Resilience in working in the community
• Excellent communications skills
• Provide personal care and support to persons supported where required
• Creative in problem solving
• Highly motivated.
• Use of own car for work purposes.
• Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required.
• Good knowledge of IT systems and applications is preferred.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to upholding the ethos and values of the service.

Qualification Details

Social Care Worker grade applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A relevant 3rd level qualification in Social Care, or equivalent (minimum level 7) 
• Coru registration to practice as a Social Care Worker, or be in the process of receiving registration.

Other Duties Involved(Duties include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Contribute to and actively participate in the local service planning process, supporting the creative development and responding to the ongoing and changing needs of the service.
• Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required.
• Ensure a safe and respectful workplace, adhering to the organisation’s Dignity at Work Policy and all Health & Safety requirements.
• Promote safety in all environments in line with the Association’s practices and guidelines.
• Use positive and proactive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviours, consistent with organisational policies and best practice.

Other Requirements

• Full driver’s license is essential.
• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and Reference checks.
• Applicants from countries outside the E.U. must provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This documentation must be submitted with the application.
• Applicants who have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 16 will be required to provide Overseas Police Clearance.

Salary Scales

Social Care Worker Pay Scale (Scale Range €35,668 to €53,671 per annum)

- this is based on full time working hours i.e.39 hours per week

Employment Benefits

• Competitive Salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales
• Premium payments, including anti-social hours payments on residential rosters.
• Pension and Life Insurance Scheme.
• Generous Annual Leave often exceeding statutory entitlement.
• Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression
• Flexible working arrangements where feasible.
• Comprehensive Induction process.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes counselling support.
• Bike-to-Work Scheme.
• Sick pay scheme.

Health

Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service