About this role
Location: Wexford, Republic of IrelandContract: Full-time, Permanent.
Monday – Friday with occasional weekend work if requiredSalary: € 37,500 per annum plus Sodexo benefitsSodexo is looking for a compassionate, organised and hands-on House Manager / Qualified Carer to take responsibility for the safe, efficient and caring day-to-day running of a residential home accommodating up to eight residents.
- This is a varied role combining house management, team coordination and direct care.
- You will oversee care, catering, cleaning and maintenance, ensuring the home is safe, welcoming and well organised, while providing high-quality, person-centred support to residents.
- This is a hands-on position, so you will be expected to assist with care, cleaning, catering and other household duties when required.
- What You Will Be DoingOversee the day-to-day running of the residential home.
- Coordinate care, catering, cleaning and maintenance activities.
- Prepare staff rotas, allocate duties and arrange cover where required.
- Lead, support and develop the team, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
- Provide person-centred care that promotes residents' dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.
- Undertake direct care duties within your qualifications and competence.
- Coordinate catering and ensure dietary requirements, allergies and individual preferences are met.Maintain high standards of cleaning, hygiene and infection prevention.
- Carry out routine premises and safety checks and coordinate approved contractors.
- Ensure health & safety, fire safety, safeguarding and other regulatory requirements are followed.
- Maintain accurate records, reports and documentation.
- Monitor supplies and support responsible stock and budget control.
- Respond calmly and effectively to operational issues, emergencies and changing priorities.
- Identify opportunities to improve both residents' experience and the operation of the home.
- What We Are Looking ForWe're looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable and practical, with the confidence to lead a small team while remaining hands-on.You will need:A recognised care qualification appropriate to the service and regulatory requirements.
- Current or previous experience providing direct care to people with support needs.
- Experience supervising or coordinating staff in a residential, care, hospitality or similar environment.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and person-centred care.A good understanding of health & safety and risk assessments.
- The ability to coordinate maintenance, catering and cleaning services.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational, record-keeping and basic IT skills.
- The willingness and physical ability to undertake appropriate care, cleaning and catering duties.DesirableSupervisory or management qualification.
- Food hygiene certification.
- First-aid training.
- Fire-safety or fire-marshal training.
- Moving and handling training.