Day Services Co-ordinator

Purpose of Role

• The Community Coordinator will be responsible for leading a dedicated team in delivering quality standards of care and support to children and adults with physical and sensory support needs, ID, and Autism with a person-centred approach.
• Responsible for the operational management and ongoing development of outreach and New Directions Day services. This is in line with best practice, and National Policy.

Key Function

• To develop and manage individualised programmes and activities for service users in the areas of personal development, community inclusion health, education, recreation, volunteering, and job opportunities.
• Support the day-to-day management of the service location(s)
• Responsible for effectively leading, motivating, training and supervising a staff team
• Managing available resources in line with allocated budgets
• To develop and maintain positive relationships with community groups and relevant stakeholders.
• Responsible for ensuring the provision of person-centred services in line with the ‘National Framework for Person– Centred Planning in Services for Persons with a Disability’

Essential Criteria – Eligibility criteria – Qualifications and/or experience

• Relevant qualification in Social Care, Nursing, Social Work, or another relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience working in the area of social care or other relevant sector e.g., community settings
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care.
• Possess a full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A knowledge of New Directions Interim Standards for Day Services

Benefits

• Develop and progress your career through fully funded additional training and development.
• Enjoy market leading rates of pay
• Discounted health insurance with our healthcare provider.
• Earn €400 from our paid Refer-a-Friend scheme.
• Fuel discount scheme