Social Care Leader

Ddean provides a community based, social care alternative for individuals seeking international protection who require housing support. We are looking for a Social Care Leader to join service. The role will be full-time based in Offaly Purpose The primary role of the Social Care Leader will be one of professional and business leadership in the strategic day to day operations of assigned Ddean homes Manage the staff team to provide the highest quality of support to residents in their assigned homes Provide support to staff through daily interaction, supervision, performance appraisal and monthly team meetings Deliver high quality, safe, effective, person-centred front-line care, and services to all residents Support the staff team by dealing with queries, facilitating access to resources, addressing issues with individual residents, follow up on actions or concerns, providing on the ground support and guidance Assign key workers to residents and ensure the implementation of Family Integration Plans (FIPs). Responsibilities Ensure that the standard of support and care provided to residents is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Ddean Adhere to evidence-based practice, using a person focused care planning approach to care Maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors Take a high level of ownership within your assigned homes Establish and maintain relationships with residents based on respect and equality Participate in the development and implementation of Ddeans Quality and Safety Management System (incident, accident, risk and complaints management, audits, quality initiatives etc.) Promote good relations with the neighbours, community resources and other agencies towards the promotion and development of services Report any accidents, incidents, and complaints to the Deputy CEO Participate as a team member of the multi-disciplinary care team in all aspects in the delivery of resident care Ensure compliance with the corporate quality / risk management programmes to ensure the continual development of a high-quality evidence-based service Be aware of the confidential nature of the work and in particular, the right to residents confidentiality. Adhere to the Safety, Health, and Welfare at work policy of the organisation Take on staff team activities willingly and with enthusiasm Display initiative by thinking of and recommending suitable improvements to programmes Support the service in motivating the staff team to work with a common sense of purpose Undertake such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Deputy CEO Ensure compliance with the Ddeans Digital and Media Policy and Social Media Policy . Ensure that each family has a Family Integration Plan for the resident which reflects the residents needs, as per their families assessed needs . Ensure the implementation and the development of staff performance through the services Performance Appraisal system . Ensure there is a planned and actual staff rota that it is properly maintained. Ensure that correct team hours are submitted for payroll. . Ensure that Social Care Workers and Assistant Support Workers are supported to attend training as required .Undertake professional supervision with staff . Attend staff training, seminars, and conferences etc. at the request of the organisation . Provide work flexibility with contracted hours to meet the needs of the business Qualifications / Experience Required : Qualifications Essential : A Third Level Qualification in Applied Social Studies in Social Care or equivalent

• QUALIFICATION MUST BE RELEVANT TO CARE INDUSTRY
• Full, Clean Drivers License Experience Essential : Prior experience in a similar role Experience in caring for people Experience of report writing support plans Experience and maturity to set and deliver goals on own initiative Experience working cross culturally and working with protection applicants and refugees An understanding of basic mental health issues, medical, social care, social welfare systems and social care, social welfare payments, child welfare and protection and youth work A compassionate and empathetic style Benefits : Bike to work scheme Company pension Employee assistance program Private medical insurance Competitive Salary Skills : Manager social care Leadership / Management Skills