Person In Charge

ARCS Autism and Disability Services are currently looking to hire a Person in Charge for our Autism and Disability residential service in Co. Tipperary. The Person in Charge (PIC) will be responsible for the overall management of the assigned Designated 2 Centres, with responsibility for Outreach if tied to the Centre location.

• This includes responsibility for the management of staff and providing the highest standards of care to Service Users.
• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and implementation of ARCS’s policies and procedures supporting best care and practice in disability services. Who we are; ARCS Autism and Disability Services are part of Daffodil Care Group, set up in response for demand to provide specialized/ bespoke therapeutic Residential Care Services for Individuals whose needs cannot be met under generic models. We work with young people with an ASD/ID Diagnosis and young people that have also been impacted by trauma and attachment difficulties. ARCS adopt a well-being, positive psychology approach, we successfully are a restraint free service and utilize Studio III Low Arousal approaches for stress management and de-escalation. At ARCS, we work closely with the Individual, their existing supports and relevant MDT professionals to create a bespoke service to meet the needs of the Individuals we work with, as such the teams receive a specialized/ bespoke training package to support them to deliver the service as necessary. We promote the professional and personal development of each team member. With a clear focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we provide for significant investment in our people, who in turn through their professionalism and commitment greatly enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users. What we can offer you: Attractive starting salary package (depending on experience) Incremental salary scale Continued professional development educational grants available to teams and individuals.

Employee Benefits: Paid core training allowance Health Insurance Scheme Maternity Cover Life Assurance Company Pension Scheme Employee Discount Scheme Free access to any additional professional training offered by SCTI, Social Care Training Ireland e.g. Leadership & Management in Social Care, Professional Supervision Skills Education Assistance Grants Professional Career Development programme Team Building Activities Company Social Events & away days Refer a Friend Bonus Requirements: Minimum Level 7 in Humanities, Healthcare OR Social Care Equivalent e.

g. Disability Studies/ Psychology/ Counselling Psychotherapy/ Special Needs Education / Nursing An appropriate qualification in health or social care management / leadership OR a commitment to undertake further training is essential Minimum of three years’ experience in a management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care.

Understanding of HIQA Regulations and Inspection Process Full driver’s license Desirable:

• Keen interest working with young people trauma/ attachment difficulties.
• knowledge of CPI and Trauma informed care.
• Experience working with young people with Autism. At ARCS we promote the professional and personal development of each team member. With a clear focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we provide for significant investment in our people, who in turn through their professionalism and commitment greatly enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users. #IND