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Job description

To contribute to the Christian ministry and mission of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland through the delivery of the duties outlined. To be an active member of the General Assembly’s staff team, contributing to the effective administration of its functions and assisting in the development of strategies and plans for the delivery of its agreed objective in a manner in keeping with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Under the leadership of the Council for Social Witness and the direction of its Secretary, to assist with the implementation of decisions of the General Assembly relevant to the Council and to carry forward its delegated responsibilities. To take lead responsibility for the delivery of high standards of person-centred social care service across designated Council for Social Witness projects throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland..

Responsibilities

• To assist the Secretary of the Council for Social Witness on the provision of advice to the Council relating to sustainability of its services including the development of existing services and the identification of new and developing opportunities.
• To ensure that person-centred approaches are developed and become embedded in the Council's services.
• To contribute to the overall strategic planning and be responsible for the operational delivery of the Council's objectives through effective management and development of staff.
• To be responsible for the overall management of any designated group of services operated by the CSW, to ensure effective management of services within relevant regulatory frameworks and its staff, under the direction of the Secretary and the Council
• To produce reports and information on the provision of care services and related issues for the Secretary of the Council for Social Witness, the Council and its relevant committees.
• To liaise and negotiate with appropriate stakeholders e.g. regulatory bodies; Housing Associations, Health and Social Care Trusts and the Health Service Executive under the direction of the Secretary of the Council for Social Witness
• To carry out monthly monitoring visits to designated services across Northern Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland as required, and ensure that appropriate action is taken with regard to any issues arising from these visits.
• To ensure that managers of the designated homes and services receive supervision in accordance with guidance and good practice to support them in the effective discharge of their management functions.
• To oversee continued compliance with relevant legislation and standards and ensure that financial, personnel, health and safety and legal duties are complied with appropriately
• To implement necessary changes arising from legislation or regulations under the direction of the Secretary of the Council for Social Witness, and to ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are put into effect
• To ensure the implementation of all Council for Social Witness and Presbyterian Church in Ireland policies and procedures.
• To ensure that all identified services are managed in accordance with the theology and ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, including the conduct of staff.
• To ensure the spiritual needs of residents are met appropriately. To be on call and respond as required within the appropriate procedural framework. To act as Secretary for relevant Council bodies as required.
• To ensure compliance with the requirements of regulatory bodies including RQIA, HIQA, the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, the Nursing Midwifery Council.
• To ensure compliance with all contractual requirements for the designated group of services. To ensure that all services operate within agreed budgetary and financial parameters
• To manage processes for monitoring and appraisal of staff and be involved in Recruitment & Selection Panels; Investigations, Grievance/Disciplinary Hearings; Sickness and Absence monitoring.
• To represent the Council on agreed relevant external bodies as required.
• To contribute through the relevant committees to the overall work of the Council for Social Witness and to provide similar support to other Councils and Committees as required.
• To oversee the recruitment/selection of volunteers for Local Support Committees and events and programmes in conjunction with Congregational Life and Witness.
• To provide effective management, supervision and motivation of staff both individually, and as teams.
• In conjunction with other Regional Care Managers, to ensure the provision of appropriate training for staff and volunteers.
• To assist with the promotion of the Council for Social Witness as required. To deputise for the Secretary of the Council for Social Witness in specific areas, or across other areas of work as required.
• To contribute to the overall organisational effectiveness and to perform any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Secretary of the CSW in line with the requirements of the General Assembly or the Clerk of the General Assembly
• Full Job Description can be downloaded from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland website

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of the current legal responsibilities and standards for the Health and Social Care services, including the need for management and delivery of person-centred services Knowledge of Regulatory Bodies - RQIA, NISCC, NMC.
• Knowledge of the main issues affecting those with learning disabilities, older people, ex-offenders, or those with addiction Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (in particular Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Knowledge of relevant mandatory training requirements.
• A professional social work qualification OR A first level registered nurse OR allied health professional.
• AND HAVE a minimum of 4 years work experience in a health and social care setting working with regulated services. At least two years of this experience must be in a relevant operational management capacity in a health and social care setting.
• OR one of the following qualifications: i) QCF/ Level 5 Diploma Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care (Adult Residential Management) Northern Ireland and Wales
• ii) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (Adult Residential Management) iii) QCF/ Level 5 Diploma Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care (Adult Management) Northern Ireland and Wales
• iv) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (Adult Management)
• AND HAVE a minimum of 5 years practice experience in a health and social care setting working with regulated services, which must include at least two years relevant experience in an operational management capacity in a health and social care setting
• OR, for existing experienced managers who do not hold an appropriate qualification, a minimum of ten years' experience in a senior manager role in services regulated under the provisions of the Health and Personal Social Services
• 3 years' experience of either managing a service regulated by RQIA (or equivalent statutory body such as HIQA) or 3 years' leading in areas of service improvement and quality in a service regulated by RQIA (or equivalent statutory body such as HIQA)
• Willing to work within and uphold the Christian ethos of PCI in management and delivery of services Must be willing to work flexibly, including telephone on call at night (normal rota 1 week in 3 or 4) and week-ends as required
• Must have registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body and adhere to the relevant Codes of Practice (i.e. NISCC, NMC or HCPC) Satisfactory Access NI check
• Hold a full valid driving licence and have access to transport to meet the requirements of the post OR have access to transport to meet the requirements of the post (travel to services as required during normal working hours)
• Must have a home base that allows travel to services to meet operational requirements and contractual hours
• Experience of securing improvement in services.
• Experience of managing budgets or staffing.
• Experience of quality assurance monitoring processes.
• Experience of managing staffing issues.
• Experience of operating formal staff supervision and appraisal procedures.
• Experience of identifying training needs and developing training plans.
• For Full Personnel Specification can be downloaded from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland Website

Further Information

3 days per week (22.5 hours) in the first instance, moving to 5 days per week (37.5 hours) Maternity Leave Cover from August 2024 Wage:; CSW Managers scale 4 (£49,235- £54,705 per annum, pro rata)

Application Information

Application packs can be downloaded from www.presbyterianireland.org/pcijobs or can be requested by emailing personnel@presbyterianireland.org or calling 02890417255.