Day Services Manager (Social Care)
Core
Lead day services for adults with intellectual disability and autism, delivering structured, programme-based care with accredited learning and individualized plans.
Role type
Senior IC social care manager (day services)
Builds
Structured day programmes and person-centred outcomes for adults with intellectual disability and autism
Domain
Social care / Special education / Intellectual disability / Autism
Required skills
Team leadership, programme design and delivery, staff training and coaching, budget management, compliance and audit, Positive Behaviour Support, person-centred planning
Preferred skills
ASDAN curriculum delivery, TEACCH framework facilitation, specialist postgraduate training in autism/behaviour analysis, professional registration with CORU/Teaching Council
Technologies
TEACCH, ASDAN, Total Communication
Responsibilities
Manage and lead teams to deliver structured day programmes; Support Team Leads in building individual person-centred programmes; Train and coach staff in programme delivery; Line manage and supervise Team Leads and Social Care Workers; Lead application of Positive Behaviour Support and Low Arousal Approach; Manage day services budget and resources; Maintain compliance with HSE New Directions and HIQA standards; Build relationships with families, HSE, and community partners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC