Cheshire Ireland provides a range of support services to people with both physical and neurological conditions in their homes, in residential centres, in supported accommodation and in standalone respite facilities. Our aim is to provide quality, person-centred services, which facilitate people with disabilities to live a life of their own choosing.

Job Title:                    National Adult Safeguarding Lead

Ref. Number:             NASL/CO/JAN15

Type of Contract:     Permanent

Number of Hours:     37 hours per week (1 x full time role or 2 x part time job share roles)

Location:                    Sandyford, Dublin 18

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the purpose of the role is to have overall responsibility for managing adult safeguarding concerns and referrals throughout Cheshire Ireland.Acting as the single point of contact, the post holder/s will have overall responsibility for:

All adult safeguarding concerns and referrals
Recording, monitoring, reviewing and commissioning investigations and reviewing of investigation reports to determine the appropriate course of action.
Ensuring that all recommendations arising from safeguarding investigations are implemented locally within the service and throughout the organisation where appropriate.
Developing and supporting best practice the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
Ensuring that all individuals receiving a service from Cheshire Ireland are informed and knowledgeable about what constitutes abuse against them and the actions they can take to voice or express their concerns.
Ensuring clear and effective policies are in place to uphold the highest standards of Adult Safeguarding within Cheshire Ireland.

The Person:

A third level qualification in Social Work is required.

Salary range:             Dependent on experience

Closing Date:            Wednesday 27th January 2016

To apply for this post please forward a detailed CV and cover letter via e-mail to tara.obrien@cheshire.ie or post to Tara O’Brien, HR Coordinator,Cheshire Ireland, Block 4, Bracken Business Park,Bracken Road,Sandyford,Dublin 18.

Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda Vetting Unit.

Join us in working to create innovative, community-based supports designed in partnership with each individual person.

Ad Expiry date:  27/01/2016