Location Assigned Day Service Locations
Reporting Relationship Director of Care Day Services or person nominated by them
Job Purpose The primary purpose of this role is the efficient management of an
assigned area of Day Services and to ensure the implementation of
quality programmes for the people we support.


Scope of the Role The scope of this role is the efficient and effective management of an
assigned area of Day Services as per New Directions standards.
Key Duties and Leadership
Responsibilities • Have the flexibility to work across all of Day Services to meet
the needs of the service.

• Take the lead role in setting day services strategy for the

people we support.

• Play an active role in the wider development of day services

as required.

• Promote best practice as per New Directions.

• To follow correct procedure for all incidents / accidents.

• Keep accurate records.

• Communicate with the line managers daily and provide up-

to-date service reports.

• Promote innovation in service delivery throughout day

services.

• Promote person-centredness throughout the service.
  

Quality, Safety and Governance

• Work directly with the people we support and staff on a day-to-

day basis.

• Plan and develop programmes (with his/her team) to meet the

individual needs of the people we support.

• Provide and maintain high standards of care to ensure dignity

and respect for each person we support.

• Have a strong person-centred vision in the development of

vocational and recreational supports in the community.

• Be responsible as the need arises for the people we support and

act as a key worker for some.

• To liaise with the multi-disciplinary team so as to ensure that the

continuity of health care for the people we support is
maintained to a high standard.

• Develop and implement strategies to receive feedback from

the people we support and their families on the day service

with an emphasis on improving the experience and provision
of quality of care within Day Services.

• To promote self- development, independence and

individuality of each person we support.

• Ensure appropriate systems are in place for measuring

quality of outcomes and the effective use of resources.

• Consider and implement strategies to transition from

traditional model of care delivery to community-based
supports (Hubs).

• Implement strategies to apply social role valorisation as a

pathway for the people we support.

• Ensure all internal audits are completed in a timely manner

along with any outstanding actions from Register Provider
Audits.

• Maintain the highest possible standards at all times in relation

to “Best Practice” Health / Safety, Hygiene and Delivery of
Service

• Be responsible for implementation of risk management

policy and procedures.

• Apply adult safeguarding policies and ensure they are

adhered to across all of Day Services.

• Be responsible for the implementation of fire safety

recommendations and standards as identified by the fire
safety officer.

Financial and Resource

• Be accountable for all resources and budgetary provisions

within your area of responsibility. Implement appropriate
systems to ensure accountability is appropriately
disseminated throughout the service.

• Participate in the recruitment process as requested by the

HR Department.

Management

• Is fully accountable for Team Members, social care workers,

Care Staff and all other staff within day services.

• Follow the reporting mechanism for all incidents/accidents and

record same.

• To provide written reports as required and have an

appreciation of the importance of legal aspects and be able to
write a factual statement concerning an accident or incident
which occurs.

• Ensure appropriate management practices are applied and

performance management strategies, as outlined by the HR
Department, are implemented.

• Ensure all staff, within area of accountability, meet the

requirements outlined by the L&D department for core
competency training and best practice training.

• Provide regular supervision for staff.

• Co-ordinate staff meetings to enhance teamwork and

promote good communication.

• Identify staff training needs and deficits.

• Ensure staff are educated with regard to relevant policy.

• Information Technology Skills

• Observe strictly the Code of Confidentiality.
  

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list
of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be
required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which
may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to
the development of the post while in office.
Qualifications & Candidates must meet the following criteria relevant to the role:
Experience • Degree (Hons Level 8) in Nursing, or Social Care Discipline or
an equivalent qualification.

• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience working in

the area of intellectual disability

• Demonstrate experience of implementing strategies to apply

social role valorisation as a pathway for the people we
support.

• Have a strong person-centred vision in the development of

programmes in the community.

• Minimum of 1 year leadership and staff management

experience and be able to demonstrate same

• Post graduate qualification in management is desirable.

• A full clean driving licence is desirable

• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the sector, national

policies and standards guiding the service This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned
to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive
and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned

Terms and Conditions of Employment
Social Care Leader
Remuneration Remuneration is in accordance with the
Department of Health consolidated pay scales.

Current Salary Scale: Social Care Leader
€52,441 - €61,241


Annual leave 24 Days Per Annum
Working week The hours allocated to this post are 39 hours
per week with a 7.8-hour standard working day,
exclusive of lunch breaks.
The allocation of these hours will be at the
discretion of the Director of Day Services and in
accordance with the needs of the service.


Probation All employees will be subject to a probationary
period of 6 months, with an extension if
required to 9 months. This probationary period
applies to all employees irrespective of their
role or type of role.
Garda Vetting Stewarts Care will carry out Garda vetting on all
new employees. An employee will not take up
employment with the organisation until the
Garda Vetting process has been completed and
the organisation is satisfied that such an
appointment does not pose a risk to the people
we support and employees.
References Stewarts Care will seek up to two written
references from current and previous
employers, educational institutions or any
other organisation with which the candidate
has been associated. Stewarts reserves the
right to determine the merit, appropriateness
and relevance of such references and referees.