New Directions Lead

 St. Christopher's Service provides a comprehensive, efficient, and innovative service to people with intellectual disabilities. It is a high quality, community-based service, based on identified individualised needs, enabling service users to reach their fullest potential. We are looking for staff who are committed to supporting people with disabilities and their families, in a person centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our mission and national standards, underpinned by quality and best practice and research. Day Service VacancyNew Directions LeadSpecified Purpose - Contract – 35 Hours Per Week ** 6months to 1 Year **Monday to Friday flexibility may be required to attend meetings on occasion. St. Christopher’s Services are seeking an efficient and innovative person to lead and build effective teams to support the implementation of the New Directions Standards within the service. The main duties of the role are:·        To provide training and support to Day Services frontline managers and staff in the New Directions Standards and EASI Process and tool.·        To work in collaboration with the Policy and Standard Co-Ordinator in completing a desk top review of all St. Christopher’s PPPG’s.·        To support Unit Heads in the implementation, rating, and completion of the EASI process in partnership with the staff in the local area. Qualification:Suitable candidates will be educated to degree level. Ideally candidates will be experienced in auditing, compliance and will have an in-depth knowledge in the New Directions Interim Standards. Experience:Candidates must have experience and be able to demonstrate a proven track record in the following:·     Up to date knowledge of best practice in the field of health and social care.·     Involvement with inspection and registration process.·     Preferably have experience working with adults with an Intellectual Disability and experience working in the Social Care/Nursing Sector.·     Project management skills.·     Report writing skills.·     Experience in Continuous Quality Management, Quality Systems.·     Possess excellent communication, I.T and presentation skills.·     Be a self-motivated individual, demonstrating initiative and drive and an ability to work independently.·     Be an effective team player, with an open and flexible attitude.  Informal enquiries to: Audrey Ryan, Policy and Standards Co-Ordinator - 087 6521834 A detailed Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form can be obtained by contacting, The Human Resources Department by email: recruitment@stchristophers.ie.To apply for this position please forward completed application form to: recruitment@stchristophers.ie or by post to: Human Resources Department, St Christopher’s Services CLG, Leamore Park, Battery Road, Longford before closing date stated below. Please ensure that you include details of a current daytime contact number and/or e-mail address on your application form.Closing date for receipt of completed applications 5pm Close of business Friday 26th May 2023