May 30, 2024

Nua Healthcare

Cavan

Deputy Person in Charge

Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with Service Users on a daily basis. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of our Service Users.

Job Objectives

We are seeking applications for the role of Deputy Person in Charge who will support the Centres Person in Charge.The role will suit experienced candidates with strong organisation and management skills, who will support with the execution and delivery of duties within the centre daily in line with regulations.
This will include the following on a day-to-day basis:

To ensure Personal Plans are up to date and that services are being always delivered to the highest possible quality and safety standards.
The Deputy Person in Charge is responsible for providing the highest quality of care and support to individuals.
The Deputy Person in Charge supports the Person in Charge, managing the team members to provide support to Individuals and coordinates the input required from other individuals such as members of the Clinical Team and other departmental supports, as required.
To provide mentorship and leadership to the team daily. Formal supervisions, appraisals and monthly team meetings also take place under the control and supervision of the Person in Charge.
Overseeing the service across shifts to ensure effective and efficient services are delivered within the centre.
To be familiar with and to adhere to the local safety statement (risk assessments and standard operating procedures) always.
To be familiar with and to adhere to all company policies and procedures.
To maintain the highest level of infection control standards as directed by company policy and national best practice guidance in the utmost interests for the Safety, Health and welfare for yourself, your colleagues, our service users and residents and any other persons in so far as is reasonable and practicable.

Skills Requirement

Qualificaiton

Level 7/ 8 degree in Social Care/Healthcare or related discipline (or suitable equivalent qualification with a qualification in management qualification in Healthcare)

Knowledge