Embrace Community Services is an Irish, family-owned provider of support services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and acquired brain injuries. Our teams are passionate about providing a person-centred service that builds on people's strengths and interests.
We are pleased to be looking for a new Assistant Director of Services for our Adults and Childrens Services to join our existing team.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for overseeing the effective management and day to day operations of a number of designated centres within a designated area, ensuring the delivery of high quality, safe, effective and person-centred services to meet the needs of our residents.
As a member of the Senior Management Team at Embrace Community Services, the Assistant Director of Services will be responsible for contributing to and leading the development and the achievement of set targets as set out in our strategic plans.
Essential Qualifications / Experience:
Appropriate third level qualification in Social Care, Nursing or equivalent
Relevant managerial qualification (minimum Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications)
A minimum of five years social care or nursing experience, of which at least three years must be at PIC or PPIM level or higher senior management experience
Strong knowledge and competency on relevant regulations and policy including, but not limited to, HIQA, New Directions and current best practice in the delivery of person-centred practice
Ability to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills
Experience of direct line supervision and management with well-developed people management skills
Experience of service development, service improvement and audits
Willingness to work flexible hours as may be required for the role (this may include evening and/or weekend work on an ad-hoc basis)
Full clean driving licence and access to a car as this post will require travel
Benefits:
The Successful Candidate will receive:
Base salary of €70,000 - €75,000 (depending on experience)
Performance related bonus
Incremental pay scale
New joiner bonus of €250
Mileage allowance
Standard working week of Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (apart from very occasional evening or weekend work)
Annual Leave allowance of 25 days per annum
Refer A Friend Program - €150 per referral
Long Service Pay Increments
Employment Assistance programme, an independent support service for staff
Regular Supervision
Personal Retirement Savings Account
To apply for this position or to request a copy of the full job specification, please contact Amanda - amanda@embraceliving.ie
Closing date for applications is Friday 24th January 2025.