Assistant Manager/Coordinator

TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting a Assistant Manager/Coordinator on behalf of a leading disability service based in Waterford City.

This service provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities who require medium to high levels of support.

The Role:

The purpose of this role is to effectively manage services delivered to individuals in their own homes. To lead a team who support individuals in all aspects of their daily lives and activities as per their individual needs and care plans to enable them to live a life of their own choosing. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with the organisation’s values and operating ethos.

Location: Waterford City

Roster: Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm or 8am to 4pm

Salary: € 48,625.55 - 55,094.86

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in a similar focused role.
• A QQI Level 5 Healthcare Major Award or an equivalent care related qualification.
• A Management Qualification.
• Previous experience in leading and managing a team.
• Previous experience in operational resource planning and management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer & IT literate (has strong computer skills, Microsoft word/excel/PowerPoint etc.).
• Ability to overcome personal and professional challenges and to reflect and learn from mistakes and feedback as a tool for personal development.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to keep abreast of current developments in inclusion and individualisation issues in Ireland and internationally.
• Ability to keep aware of good practices in the provision of person-centred services and be sensitive to the issues experienced by people with physical disabilities and neurological conditions.
• In possession of the necessary documentation to work and live in the Republic of Ireland.
• Hold full a (clean) driver licence and is willing to travel for work on a regular basis and outside of normal working hours when required.
• Ability to speak and write English fluently.
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service.
• Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services.

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension scheme & sick pay benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Maternity benefit
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Death-in-service benefit (for pension members)
• Free parking & training opportunities
• Career progression and professional development support
• Pay scale - € 48,625.55 - 55,094.86
• Mileage in line with civil service rates

For more information and to view a full job description, call Louise on 015136740 or click APPLY with your most recent CV and await a confidential call back.