Care Manager

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Manager to join our team in a female religious order setting in Cork City. You will be responsible for managing the caring, catering, cleaning and house services, managing a team of 6. You will need to have experience in the care sector, excellent people management skills and experience in a similar role.

You will be working with a great team and there are excellent professional development and progression opportunities within the company.

Please note you will be required to undergo Garda Vetting before you undertake the role.

Main Responsibilities

• To ensure financial documentation and accountancy of the unit (and those from suppliers) and is accurate and within agreed budget levels
• To manage the quality and hygiene of the food cycle from preparation through to delivery
• To actively enforce relevant statutory, company and site OH&S compliance together with the monitoring of related equipment
• To motivate and lead employees to perform their roles to a high standard and in alignment to Sodexo policies and procedures
• To actively seek and identify opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market
• Delivery of a consistent level of service within the companies standards, to the contract specification and agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets.
• Compliance to company and statutory regulations relating to safe systems of work, health and safety, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and chemical safety.

The ideal candidate

• Experience working in care environment
• Proven experience in managing and leading teams
• Industry acumen and knowledge of external care, catering and cleaning developments and innovations
• This role will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Garda Vetting.

What we offer:  

Working with Sodexo is more than a job it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you, you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

Package Description

• Care Manager
• Monday - Friday 8:30am to 1:30pm
• 25 hours per week
• €19.00 per hour + Sodexo Benefits.
• Full uniform and training provided
• Free parking onsite 
• 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 with service??
• Free GP service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice supports
• Family leave options
• Shopping Discounts
• Training, development, and progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme (Talent Spotters)
• Online Recognition Scheme (Reward Hub)

About the Company

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.   

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.