Senior Care Manager

Senior Care Manager

Well known Homecare is looking to recruit a Senior Care Manager to join its established team in Dun Laoghaire. The Senior Care Manager will report to the Operations Manager. This is a great opportunity to take up a management role in a highly respected homecare company as it enters a new stage in its development. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team who work hard in a supportive environment.

The Senior Care Manager will be based in our Dun Laoghaire office.

The main functions of the role are:

·        Lead and manage all Client Services for our Dun Laoghaire based South side Clients.

·        Lead the small team of Care Managers in Dun Laoghaire sharing resource and knowledge with the Dundrum office.

·        Provide guidance and leadership to the Dun Laoghaire team in all matters relating to Client Services.

·        Be proactive in growing the revenue of the Dun Laoghaire branch by managing the recruitment of carers and the acceptance of new HSE and private clients.

·        Manage the start of new Client services from the first point of contact to establishing a quality settled service.

·        Liaise with fellow healthcare professionals including HSE management, local PHNs and other professionals in hospital and community settings.

·        Engage with the HSE in accepting new client referrals optimising existing carer and office resource.

·        Assess the homecare needs of new Clients by conducting assessments in their homes, hospital, or convalescent homes.

·        Communicate the benefits of our service in a professional and reassuring manner to Clients and their families/advocates.

·        Participate in on-call rota (one evening per week on three month on/off rotation – not including weekends)

·        Other duties as they arise and relate to stability and growth of the Dundrum office.

Candidates should be a Qualified Nurse (An Bord Altranais or equivalent). In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

       Previous experience in Homecare/Community based Care Management is a distinct advantage.

       A strong desire to advocate for the elderly in a community setting.

       Business development savvy and an ability to soft sell and drive strategy goals.

       The ability to multitask, to work under pressure and to use their own initiative.

       The ability to prioritise and problem solve with excellent attention to detail.

       Have a confident and clear communication style and be able to influence and reassure people from all backgrounds.

       Be energetic and positive with an ability to judge situations and the needs of vulnerable people.

       Have a solid knowledge of the health and social challenges facing the elderly.

       HR / Recruitment experience would be a bonus but not essential.

The office hours are 9:00 - 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Competitive Salary depending on experience. paid mileage and expenses, work laptop and mobile phone.

This is primarily an office and team-based role.

For more information contact me at [email protected]