Our Mission Statement: Embracing Ability, Enriching Lives
Our Vision: Empowered Individuals, Enhanced Supports, Engaged Stakeholders
Our Values: Rights, Respect, Care, Community, Trust
About Us:
St. Aidan's Services provides quality assured, safe and person-centred care to adults with Intellectual disabilities. The team at St. Aidan's Services uphold a strong belief that both professional and personal values make the difference between a service that is good and one that is excellent. Quality is central to all our operational functions and is innate within the organisation.
Job Description: Person in Charge (PIC)
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced social care professional or registered nurse with proven leadership skills to join our team as the Person in Charge (PIC) of our Respite Service. The PIC will play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our designated centre, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are consistently delivered.
Benefits:
St. Aidan's Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Excellent pay rates with premium pay for Sundays, Public Holidays
- Free Garda Vetting.
- Comprehensive induction training and ongoing in-house professional development.
- Generous days annual leave (pro-rata)
- Defined contribution pension scheme.
- Sick leave payment
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Employee discounts in St. Aidan's Garden Centre
Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and subject to eligibility/conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Person in Charge (PIC) of a designated centre
2. Regulatory Compliance Management
3. Safeguarding Designated Officer
4. Services Supports & Outcome Management
5. Health & Safety and Risk Management
6. Resources Management
7. Staff development
8. Professional leadership
Full Job Description & Person Specification available on request
Qualifications and Experience (required):
- Degree in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, RNID, or related field (validated by QQI).
- Management qualification.
- Have a minimum of 3 years experience in a Supervisory/management role.
- Full driving license.
- Proficient in both oral and written English language
- Have the legal right to work in Ireland and currently hold valid work authorisation for Ireland
Core Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of the Intellectual Disability sector, including current trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- In-depth knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.
- Exceptional leadership abilities, with a focus on inspiring and empowering a team to achieve excellence.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Commitment to person-centered principles, human rights, and advocacy.
- Proven ability to manage change and drive service improvements,
- Sound judgment, resilience, and adaptability in complex and challenging situations.
St. Aidan's Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer