PERMANENT FULL TIME POST
NEWCASTLE, CO. WICKLOW
COMMENCING AUGUST 2017

Core hours Monday – Sunday 39 hours per week (Flexibility around hours may be required from time to time)

The post holder will be responsible for the management of residential & day services providing care for adults with Intellectual Disability. The Client Services Manager will be responsible for the management of staff in these locations. The working hours of the post will be flexible. Hours will involve variable shift patterns to include day evening and unsociable hours.

Applicants must hold:
An appropriate qualification in Health or Social Care Management.
BA in Applied Management (Non Profit) Human Services or HETAC Level 7 Qualification in Social Studies, Social Care, Applied Social Studies – Social Care, Training & Education – Supported Employment, Applied Social Studies (Disability) or foreign equivalent.
Full clean Drivers licence.
Certificate in ECDL / Comparable IT Qualification or fully competent in the use of PC including Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.

Applicant must have:
A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in the Intellectual Disability sector.
A minimum of 3 years Supervisory or Management experience in the area of Social Care.
Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to the values of SHS to improve the lives of our service users.
Excellent leadership and motivation skills.
Experience of working with people with complex needs in a variety of different situations.
Excellent organisation and communication skills.
Ability to manage budget and delivery of service excellence.
High initiative and integrity.
Must have knowledge of all relevant legislation and HIQA Standards and a proven ability to implement standards and regulations.

Desirable
Experience in using a Time Management system is desirable but not essential
Experience in delivering an individualised client focused service.
Experience in strategic and local change management.
Experience of working with people on the Autism Spectrum
Evidence of continuous professional development and training.
Shortlisting will apply based on applicants holding all of the above listed criteria.

If you are interested in applying for any of the above positions, please forward your letter of application and an up-to-date CV to the HR Department @ debbie.carr@sunbeam.ie

Closing Date for receipt of applications: Friday 21st July 2017 at 4pm

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer