Community Service Manager, Portlaoise

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.

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Community Service Manager (Category 2) (Day Service)– Ref- 16610

Fixed Term Part-Time Contract (2 Years), 18.5 hours per week.

Location:

Portlaoise - County Laois

About the Role Responsible for the operational management and ongoing development of day services supporting adults with intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities. The Community Service Manager (CSM) is responsible for the management and development of day resources in the Laois area. The CSM supports and manages the Programme Supervisors and services. The day services are committed to supported self‑directed living (based on Social Role Valorisation Theory), a person‑centred approach and in line with New Directions HSE Policy.

We are looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with disabilities and their families, in a person‑centred, community‑based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and national standards, and underpinned by quality, best practice and research to support those who use our services to live their best lives.

What We’re Looking For A third level qualification in health and social care is essential with or working towards a management element. Full driving licence. Project Management, People Management / Leadership training or programmes; MAPA Training, Safeguarding Training amongst others. Autism Awareness highly desirable.A minimum of 3 years’ experience in management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care. Experience in the strategic planning, development and delivery of a wide range of client focused health and social care services with proven experience of leading and motivating a team with excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, logistical and management skills; and the ability to establish and maintain good relationships with internal colleagues.

Your Responsibilities To line manage plan, develop, implement, and manage appropriate personal development, health, educational, recreational, and occupational programmes within the Resource Centre, in consultation with clients and the Staff team, and as directed, advised, and guided by senior management.To ensure the delivery of high quality, coordinated, and seamless services for example, by implementing regular quality assurance audits, including regular reviews including service user representatives and advocates, key stakeholders, and funding bodies. To plan and develop any other service development proposals as appropriate within the area as directed, for example, home support, respite care and being proactive in the development of new and innovative initiative / activities / and programmes for and in consultation with the service users.

Additional Requirements A full, clean driving licence, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience is desirable. If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland.

Salary starting from point 1€ 60,719 to point 5 € 64,928.75 per Annum , issubject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification.

What We Offer Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave Educational leave 27 days annual leave Bike to work scheme Tax saver travel scheme Income protection Unpaid leave Health and Wellbeing programme Company credit union scheme Employee discount scheme Digital DoctorFinancial support for studying and study leave Long Service Reward Scheme Sick leave Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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