Kildare Community Co-ordinator Required
What is the position?
The Community Coordinator will be responsible for leading a dedicated team in delivering quality standards of care and support to young adults with ID, mobility issues and high med requirements with a person-centred approach. Responsible for the operational management and ongoing development of the Community Day Service. This is in line with best practice and National Policy.
About Resilience
Since 2011 high-growth Irish company Resilience has continued to lead the way in transforming health and social care in Ireland. Our essence is to help build resilience in the people we support to bring the possible to life.
Our Social Care division is providing progressive Residential, Day and Outreach Services for people with Disabilities and Autism – helping people to realise their potential. We are looking for passionate people to join our Permanent Team and build a future in rewarding work that truly changes lives. You will enjoy a supportive environment that helps you realise your own potential, and with access to upskilling and best practice training you’ll grow and develop your career.
Location Clane and Naas, Co Kildare
Type of contract Full time permanent (40 hours per week)
The Community Coordinator will be responsible for leading a dedicated team in delivering quality standards of care and support to children and adults with physical and sensory support needs, ID, and Autism with a person-centred approach.
Responsible for the operational management and ongoing development of outreach and New Directions Day services. This is in line with best practice, and National Policy.
Skills Required
- Relevant qualification in Social Care, Nursing, Social Work, or another relevant discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience working in the area of social care or other relevant sector e.g., community settings
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care.
- Possess a full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A knowledge of New Directions Interim Standards for Day Services
Key Function
- To develop and manage individualised programmes and activities for service users in the areas of personal development, community inclusion health, education, recreation, volunteering, and job opportunities.
- Support the day-to-day management of the service location(s)
- Responsible for effectively leading, motivating, training and supervising a staff team
- Managing available resources in line with allocated budgets
- To develop and maintain positive relationships with community groups and relevant stakeholders.
- Responsible for ensuring the provision of person-centred services in line with the ‘National Framework for Person – Centred Planning in Services for Persons with a Disability’
Benefits
- Develop and progress your career through fully funded additional training and development.
- Mileage and expenses provided
- Discounted health insurance with our healthcare provider.
- Earn from our paid Refer-a-Friend scheme.
- Fuel discount scheme
Resilience is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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