The Disability Services Manager Grade VIII will lead a co-ordinated approach to the management of all services within a defined area and ensure an integrated approach to the delivery of all services. He/she will be required to work closely with the senior management team in relation to priorities for disability services, quality assurance, co-ordination of voluntary sector, equity and service evaluation.

• To manage the services provided for people with a physical, sensory, intellectual disability and autism in day, respite and residential settings within the catchment area.
• To ensure equitable distribution of available resources and equity of access to quality services.
• Working with colleagues and other agencies to identify service requirements and play a significant role in strategic planning and initiating change.
• To act as a contact person for service users within their catchment area.
• To ensure the development and delivery of appropriate services for persons with intellectual, physical and sensory disability in an effective and responsive manner.

Candidates must have at the latest date of application: -

• Significant experience of working in the disability services area or other social care areas relevant to the role.
• Significant operational experience in managing and/or delivering a complex service that has involved managing staff, budgets etc., as relevant to the role.
• Experience of delivering change in a complex environment, as relevant to this role.
• Experience of managing and working collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders, as relevant to this role.
• Experience in team management and development.
• The requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Post Specific Requirements

• Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role as the post will involve travel.

Relevant Attachment

HSE Job Spec Grade VIII Disability Services Manager Louth Meath