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Deputy Manager

ClarecareEnnis, County ClareFull-time

Deputy Manager - Bushypark Addiction Treatment Centre, Ennis, Co. Clare

Clarecare is a professional accredited social enterprise with charitable status, providing a range of people centred social services to individuals and families in County Clare for over 50 years. Current services include Family Support, Older Person Services and Bushypark Residential Addiction Treatment Centre.

Clarecare’s headquarters are based in Ennis with local offices in Bushypark, Shannon, Kilrush, Killaloe and Ennistymon. Further information is available on

www.clarecare.iewww.bushypark.ie

Bushypark Addiction Treatment Service provides a range of residential & community based services for people with alcohol, drug and gambling addictions. Service provision includes (a) 28-day residential programme and (b) a range of community-based services which include assessment services, pre-treatment, dual diagnosis, aftercare, cocaine harm reduction programme, recovery groups and family support services.

Our Vision: is to be the trusted quality care provider within our communities by supporting individuals and families to reach their full potential.

Our Mission: is to provide person-centred services to individuals and families within our communities.

Our Core Values: • Collaborate • Accountability • Respect • Empathy • Trust

Position Title: Deputy Manager

Immediate Vacancy – Full-time, permanent contract

JOB DETAILS: The successful candidate will oversee the Bushypark Addiction Treatment team and the client’s journey from first contact with the service through their treatment process and into their continuum of care. Training and supervision will be provided to the successful candidate.

Role Objectives: To support the overall management of Bushypark Addiction Treatment Centre in the delivery of safe, effective and dynamic addiction treatment services programme.

Days/Hours of Work:

37.5 hours per week excluding 30 mins. daily break. Flexibility and willingness to work outside of normal hours/days of work will be required.

Annual Leave: 26 days annual leave per leave year (Jan-Dec) pro-rated.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Manager of Bushypark and directly responsible for: Residential & Community Counselling Team, Night Staff Team, Support Staff including Administration.

Indirectly Responsible for: Catering Staff, Community Employment Scheme Participants, Maintenance Staff and Volunteers.

The Deputy Manager is an integral member of the Bushypark Team and will liaise with the wider Clarecare team including relevant members of the Senior Management Team (SMT). 

Job location:

Bushypark Addiction Treatment Centre, Ennis, Co. Clare. The successful candidate will be required to travel to other locations in line with Service requirements. You will be required to use your private car to travel for work purposes in the course of your work and to indemnify Clarecare in respect of same.

Duties and responsibilities:

Key responsibilities:·

You will support the Manager to lead, inspire, support and develop your team to deliver high quality personalised services to the highest professional standards, and support a culture where staff can thrive.·

You will share our passion for putting the needs and wellbeing of the people we support first, finding new ways to enrich their lives and delivering outstanding customer care for them and their relatives focused on enablingpeople to flourish.·

You will deputise for the Manager in their absence, managing all aspects of our residential & community based services.·

You will support the Manager, taking leadership roles in some areas of management of our services which could include communications, service development, effectively managing finance/ budgets.·

You will help ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained across all relevant service areas.·

You will create and develop strong internal and external relationships, you will play an important role in strengthening the reputation of Bushypark/Clarecare as a trusted support provider with key audiences including HSE, Probation, MWRDAF funded services and other local and national referring agencies.

·As part of the management team, you will be part of shaping the operational direction of the service and developing and implementing service improvement plans.

1.

Provide effective leadership

  • Provide inspiring leadership to the staff team, guiding the implementation of our vision, mission and values into operational practice.
  • Deputise for the Manager in their absence
  • Accept responsibility and be accountable for day-to-day activities, provide an example for others, create an open, positive, collaborative and inclusive culture.
  • Develop effective relationships with the key stakeholders, including employees, residents and clients and their families, externa agencies, etc.
  • Maintain a positive public image.
  • Support the Manager to maintain excellent relationships with CHKS and other Authorities complying with legal and statutory requirements.

2.

Service improvement and quality assurance

  • Support the development and implementation of plans to improve our operations, driving our Service from 'good' to 'outstanding'. Gain and act on feedback including from staff, stakeholders, people we support and their families
  • Encourage all staff to share ideas and progress on service improvement, and ensure regular communication with staff on progress
  • Contribute to the annual business plan with measurable objectives.
  • Ensure that the policies, procedures and risk assessments are accurate, up-to-date and regularly reviewed to ensure they meet best practice requirements, national standards and the requirements of CHKS and ensure staff are trained to use these.
  • Participate in development and implementation of efficient, accurate and appropriate quality assurance, and monitoring control measures and practices.

3.

Operational Management

  • Provision of line management and supervision to members of the Bushypark Addiction Treatment Team ensuring completion of performance goals, professional development, group supervision and the compliance of ethical and service standards.
  • Manage and oversee all aspects of the client and family members journey from initial contact through residential or community treatment to post treatment supports.
  • Manage services ensuring that they are provided at the agreed time, to the agreed specification and quality, and are consistent with individual assessments and person-centred plans and that these are reviewed at least annually.
  • Support the Manager with the responsibility for health and safety, ensuring services are delivered using safe systems of work and do not endanger the health and safety or welfare of anyone who provides or receives them.
  • Regularly and frequently seek the views of people we support and their families. Act on constructive feedback received as appropriate. Ensure concerns and complaints are dealt with promptly and effectively as per policies.
  • Ensure compliance with the service specifications and CHKS Accreditation standards.
  • Proactively manage occupancy levels within the services, developing strategies to maximize occupancy and pricing levels.
  • Maintain all records required and complete all required reporting.

4.

Financial and resource management

  • Authorise appropriate purchase of equipment and maintenance or replacement for day to day operations within budgets.
  • Contribute to the development of new services and to reports/ proposals for the purchase of new or replacement of existing equipment.
  • Contribute to financial planning/ budgeting as requested.
  • Liaise with Accounts re client payment plans and ensure compliance with funding/budgets.

5.

People management

  • Recruit, retain, support and develop staff and volunteers within budget ensuring staffing levels are maintained. lncludes formal and informal learning and development, embedding reflective practice. Promoting the concept of lifelong learning for staff, volunteers and the people we support
  • lmplement staff development processes including appraisal, supervision and personal development plans for the staff you manage, focusing on retention.
  • Work with staff team to continue development of a culture which reflects organisation values, ensures respect, is positive, collaborative, open and honest.
  • ldentify opportunities to make Bushypark/Clarecare an even better place to work.
  • With the Manager, manage training framework for staff.
  • Act as an influential communicator who gains the support, trust and confidence of colleagues and involves colleagues in key areas of activity and decision making.
  • Minimise interpersonal conflicts by ensuring that values, standards of behaviour and performance are understood and observed, and problems dealt with.
  • Ensure that the capacity and skill mix requirements for the service are reviewed frequently, in line with agreed levels of service and operational demands. Monitor staff usage, ensuring a close match between staff capacity available and need.
  • With the Manager, lead staff recruitment ensuring people we support are involved in the process in a meaningful way, and provide equality of opportunity.
  • Delegate to team members where appropriate and review such delegation at appropriate intervals to ensure effectiveness.
  • Prioritise own work, setting and agreeing measurable objectives as appropriate.
  • Make regular assessments of progress, ensuring that any significant delays are dealt with satisfactorily.

6.

lnformation management

  • Take a leadership role, with colleagues, to improve our communications internally and externally.
  • Act as an ambassador to represent the heart and face of the organisation to key decision-makers building a sound reputation within the local community and ensuring our services are 'services of choice' and working towards excellence
  • Ensure compliance with information management regulations including working with colleagues to comply with General Data Protection Regulations.
  • Chair meetings such as team meetings and care reviews, conducting them in a manner which promotes involvement, understanding and achievement of objectives.
  • Use data to improve quality of care provision and to publish research findings.
  • Present data internally, to funders and to external agencies as required.

Person Specification:

You will be a team player, energetic and hardworking. You will be a good communicator and influencer. You will have a positive outlook and a sense of humour- and a 'glass half full rather than half empty' approach. You will be proud to hold responsibility for the well-being of the people we support and our team's professional development. You will be passionate about offering the best possible services.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications/ Education/ Knowledge·

A third level qualification (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Healthcare (including Mental Health), Psychology, Counselling/Psychotherapy, Community Development, Business or Social Care/Social Science or related field

AND

A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience managing a team in the healthcare, social care/social science or related field. {Specific knowledge/experience of addiction treatment models is an advantage although not essential}.

AND

Candidates must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the position and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Skills:·

  • Demonstrate a sensitive, supportive and personalised approach to the people we support, maintaining their dignity and self-respect at all times.·
  • An effective communicator with an influential style, both written and verbal.
  • You must be able to work within the vision, mission, values, policies and practices of the organisation.
  • Strong partnership skills and able to develop excellent relationships internally and externally including HSE, Probation, MWRDAF funded services and other local and national referring agencies.
  • Able to innovate, network and collaborate to progress the organisation and seize opportunities.
  • Advocacy and negotiation skills to secure the best possible outcomes for our clients.
  • Excellent skills in managing and prioritising time and resources.
  • Demonstrated ability to support and guide staff including to supporting them to plan services and report progress.
  • Coaching skills desirable.
  • Excellent ability to use Microsoft Office and bespoke organisational lT systems e.g. OneTouch.
  • Working practice that incorporates equality, diversity and inclusion principles at all times.
  • Ability to respond professionally, flexibly, calmly and quickly in a crisis.
  • Skilled in assessment, support planning, recording and report writing, and in directing case Management.
  • Calm, patient, level headed, kind, caring, compassionate.
  • Effective and efficient rota design and management.
  • Ideally have experience of working with persons with addiction, also with people with complex needs and of communicating effectively with them and their families.
  • Substantial knowledge and experience of managing a range of services.
  • Experienced in leading and developing your staff team in a social care environment: supervision, appraisal, personal development planning, recruitment, retention, formal HR processes.
  • Actively managing performance and maintaining high standards at all times.
  • Ensuring effective team communications.
  • Leading and motivating a team to achieve best practice.
  • Continuous development of the team and service, identifying training needs and coaching staff.
  • Seeing organisations through periods of change management.
  • Financial monitoring and budget management experience desirable.
  • Reviewing and development of policies and procedures.
  • Contribute to research, audit, review and evaluation of the Service as and when required.
  • Experience of working with addiction, trauma, mental health and/or with vulnerable groups
  • Be committed to his/her continuous professional development (CPD).
  • Be flexible to work some evenings or out of hours.
  • Ability to maintain the principles of confidentiality and professional boundaries in all areas of work.
  • To perform such other duties appropriate to the position as may be assigned to you.
  • 2 positive employment references from current/most recent employer.
  • Positive Garda Vetting Disclosure via Clarecare.
  • Fit to work Medical Assessment via Clarecare.
  • Full clean driving licence with insurance indemnity to Clarecare

DESIRABLE:·

  • Knowledge of the National Drugs Strategy (NDS).
  • Specific knowledge/experience of addiction treatment models.
  • Knowledge and understanding of MI, CBT, SFT, CRA, 5 Step Model, SMART recovery and CRAFT
  • Knowledge of Biopsychosocial and or 12 step Model of Treatment.
  • Understanding of the Harm Reduction and other models of treatment

Salary: 

  • The gross salary for this position is in accordance with the relevant Clarecare Payscale, and commensurate with experience. Details available from HR on 086 – 4161520.

Benefits:·

  • 26 days annual leave per annum for full-time staff, excluding Public Holidays·
  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Membership on successful completion of 6 months probation.
  • Access to Sick Pay Scheme.
  • Lunch provided when on site at Bushypark.
  • Ongoing Training & Development and In-house supervision by Manager.
  • Financial support for CPD/Further Training & Development as approved by your Manager.
  • Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Services via VHI.
  • Payroll deduction facility for Hospital Cover Health Insurance cover.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.

This Job Description aims to provide an accurate and concise summary of the Job and its main duties and responsibilities. However, it is not intended to be restrictive or absolute.

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