Head Of Service - Living Options

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate and committed individual to our senior management team. You will be passionate about the Cedar Foundations values of Collaboration, Equality, Dignity, Achievement and Resilience, and, be focused on delivering quality person centred services.

If you want to be part of an exciting phase of development at Cedar Foundation, we want to hear from you.

The delivery, control, development and quality assurance of Cedar Services Living Option services.

Hours:                          37 hours per week

Salary:                         £41,025.00-£44,757.00(46-50 points)

Contract:                      Permanent

Location:                      Belfast (inc regional services)

Essential:                    

• Have a relevant third level qualification and4 years’ relevant management experience
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge of and expertise in:
    • The needs of people with a disability, their families and carers
    • People Management & Development
    • Resource & Budget Management (of no less than £300K per annum)
    • Business planning, Leadership and Good Governance (with an understanding of outcome based accountability)
    • Innovation & Continuous Improvement
    • Organisation & planning
    • Managing your resilience
• Be competent in use of Windows Applications/ Email/ Internet
• Hold a full current driving license valid for use in UK and Ireland and have access to a car on appointment

This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable application who has a disability which prohibits them from driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the requirements of the post

Desirable:

• Health and Social Care experience / qualification
• Experience of working with people with complex challenging needs and promoting positive behavioural support
• Knowledge of ASCOT and a ‘results outcome based’ approach

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Apply online at

www.cedar-foundation.org

Closing date: 19th May 2017 4pm

Interview date: 30th May 2017

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER