Person Centred Planning Co-ordinator
Permanent Full Time
39 hours per week
JOB PURPOSE:
Provide leadership and support to colleagues around Person Centred Planning (PCP) and PCP approaches, in line with best practice, organisational policies and legislation
To support the PCP Steering Group which has overall responsible for organisational performance and progress regarding the promotion, implementation, compliance, and oversight of St Michael’s House Policy on Person Centred Planning
To support the Service User (SU) PCP Group, promote the involvement of the service user in the design and delivery, planning, decision-making of services.
Develop accessible PCP information with the SU PCP Group.
Essential Qualifications
- Have a suitable Third Level Qualification pertaining to the role
- Current CORU Registration as a Social Care Worker
- Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
- Experience in the delivery of person centred systems, services and supports
- Full clean B license with use of a car for work purposes
Desirable Qualifications
- Honours BA in applied Social Studies in Social Care QQI Level 8.
- Supervisory management qualification at minimum QQI Level 5.
- Has contributed to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines.
Essential Experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of supporting people with complex physical disabilities
- Experience of supervisory management and leading teams
- Knowledge and practical experience of Person Centred Planning
- Knowledge of the application of the HSE policy on Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- Has demonstrated the ability to assess, plan and implement person centred care programmes in accordance with best practice
- Has experience in conducting risk assessments and care plans
- Has knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and associated responsibilities
- Has knowledge and a clear understanding of New Directions.
- Has knowledge and application of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015
- Demonstrated experience in implementing the Social Model of service delivery
- Experience in developing and implementing action plans
- Experience in supporting others to apply policies and procedures to practice
- Maintains an awareness of professional literature and current developments in the field of social care.
- Maintains a high standard of professional behaviour.
- Demonstrates reflective practice techniques to inform and guide their practice.
- Ensures accurate written and electronic records and reports are in place for the service and reports in accordance with professional guidelines.
- Promotes the health, welfare and social wellbeing of service users
- Respects and maintains the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the service user.
- Has demonstrated skills in assessment, intervention and support planning in relation to people with disability.
HSE Salary Scale: Social Care Leader Point 1: €53,621 to Point 7: €62619 per annum
New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies
Benefits of working in St Michael's House
- HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
- Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
- Sick Pay Scheme
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Pension
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Generous Annual Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training / CPD
- Career Progression
How to Apply:
ALL of the below must be received before the application is deemed complete.
1. A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
2. A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position of Person Centred Planning Co-ordinator with St. Michael’s House.
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Informal enquires: Please reach out to Donnchadh Whelan at donnchadh.whelan@smh.ie or Recruitment team at Recruitment@smh.ie
Closing Date: Friday August 22nd 2025
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.