The Rehab Group
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 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals
Job Title :
Assistant Area Manager
6 months Fixed Term Contract, Full-time 36 hours per week
Potential for extension
Location :
National Learning Network - Cork
1. JOB PURPOSE
The Assistant Area Manager will be responsible for assisting in the planning, development and implementation of high quality person-centred rehabilitative and vocational training programmes within their designated area. This is achieved through a combination of in-centre programmes, in-company training with local industry / enterprises and via blended learning methods.
2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / TRAINING / KNOWLEDGE
Formal Education / Training
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Work Experience
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Skills and Knowledge
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3. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Area (What is done, and to what, and why)
Assist in the overall management, on a continuous basis, of the training & development of all service users in accordance with agreed programmes, including HSE and ETB-funded programmes.
Provide assistance and support in the day-to-day management and administration of human resources including communications, motivation, training, development, health & safety, welfare etc.
Assist in managing the progress of each service users through the process including : recruitment, assessment, induction, and the IAP\IPP process; ensuring that all relevant records and reports are kept confidential and current. Ensuring that any problems encountered by service users within the fields of health, education and welfare etc. are attended to in accordance with National Learning Network policy.
Assist in the implementation and management of all training programmes and achievement of training objectives. Advising on the revision and updating of programmes in accordance with Quality Standards and Certification requirements.
Take an active role in the recruitment of service users by liaising with all relevant agencies, individuals, as required.
Liaise regularly with external agencies including relevant Health Service Executive (CHO4) Local and Regional ETB Offices, Department of Social Protection, Intreo, Employers and all other relevant bodies in order to achieve set targets, maximise service user numbers and achieve outcomes.
Ensure that appropriate mental health strategies are in place, at all times, to facilitate mental health gains for service users. Coordinate and liaise with external referring agencies, on a regular basis, to ensure an efficient two-way communications system exists.
Ensure efficient management and administration of all resources i.e. staff, equipment, finance and buildings. Maintain the highest standards of safety, hygiene and good housekeeping, in accordance with all elements of Safety, Health, Welfare and Hygiene legislation.
Ensure that all reasonable security precautions are in operation to protect property, goods / cash and that appropriate prices are charged for all goods. Ensure all administrative rules, regulations, procedures and guidelines of National Learning Network are applied accordingly
The Assistant Manager will carry out his / her work of the management of the centre under the guidance of his / her Area Manager and in accordance with the policies and procedures of National Learning Network howsoever conveyed or intimated.
5. KEY DIMENSIONS AND RELATED JOB RESULTS
6. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Please note that candidates may be placed in a recruitment panel
Staff benefits :
Closing Date :
Please submit your application to this post by 4th July 2024
ASSISTANT AREA MANAGER • Seward House Cork, CK, IE T12FP99