Family Support Service Manager

Children in Hospital Ireland is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. The organisation has its Head Office in Sandyford, Dublin 18 and operates throughout the country. Children in Hospital Ireland delivers a national volunteer-run hospital play and recreation service across 14 hospital locations nationwide; advocates to promote the highest standards in the delivery of healthcare for children; provides information and help for parents of hospitalised children; and works collaboratively with support groups for children who are ill or have long-term medical conditions.

You can find out more about Children in Hospital Ireland on our website at www.childreninhospital.ie

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Family Support Service Manager

Contract Type: Full time (37.5 hours)

Start Date: Immediate start

Office Base: Children In Hospital Ireland Offices (Sandyford Dublin)
The Family Support Service Manager will also provide services directly in partner hospitals (locations to be determined)

Report To: CEO

Remuneration: 36,500 per annum

Overall Purpose & Context

Children in Hospital Ireland is seeking a highly competent, compassionate individual to join our team for a new full-time Family Support Service Manager role following a successful pilot programme. The ideal candidate will understand the needs of families with a child in hospital through personal or professional experience and will have excellent communication skills and a good level of computer literacy.

Please see Recruitment Pack attached below.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you wish to be considered for appointment to this position, please indicate your interest by sending a letter of application stating why you are suitable (no more than one page), together with a copy of your CV by the close of business, Monday, 30th September 2024 to: emma@childreninhospital.ie

Please put Family Support Service Manager in the subject heading.

Please note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

RECRUITMENT TIMETABLE

Closing date for applications: 30th September 2024
Interviews will be held in mid October 2024.