Sage Advocacy is the National Advocacy Service for Older People. It also supports vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in certain situations where no other service is able to assist. Sage provided information, support and advocacy services to almost 5,000 people in 2022 and our work on behalf of clients is independent of family, service provider or systems interests.
Our team of experienced advocates is available right across the Republic of Ireland in all settings: homes, day centres, respite facilities, congregated care settings / nursing homes, hospitals, hostels, hospices and in the process of transition between them. Our services are free of charge and confidential. Sage Advocacy ensures that a person's voice is heard, that their wishes are taken into account and that they are assisted, in whatever ways necessary, to be involved in decisions that affect them. There is a strong focus on achieving social impact by addressing underlying systemic issues raised through individual case work. Our work is guided by Quality Standards for Support & Advocacy Work With Older People, a Case Management Group and a Policy & Practice Committee. Sage Advocacy is also an important source of support for a range of stakeholders with regard to the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Acts.
As part of the next phase of development of Sage Advocacy’s services in the context of legislative changes and the emergence of Regional Health Authorities, as proposed by Sláintecare, Sage Advocacy is recruiting for two Regional Managers:
The appointment is for an initial contract period of 12 months and thereafter is subject to the continued availability of funding. A probation period of six months will apply during which time there will be three reviews. Salary scales are currently being reviewed but the following is indicative: €52,000 - €62,000. The starting point will be €52,000 and progression will be based on experience and performance. There are 25 days annual leave and a 5% contribution to a PRSA scheme following satisfactory completion of probation.
The post will primarily be home based, in either Regional Health Authority above and will involve a considerable level of travel within your regions in line with the requirements of the organisation. Travel and subsistence costs are reimbursed in line with current guidelines.
Sage Advocacy Regional Manager Recruitment Pack PDF 523.23 KB
Application Details
If you are Interested in either role, please submit a detailed CV and no more than two pages of a covering letter to recruitment@sageadvocacy.ie detailing the relevant skills, competencies, experience and personal qualities which you believe you could bring to the role. Please indicate your region of preference in the subject of your email.
Please find a Recruitment Pack attached and available on www.sageadvocacy.ie/join-us.
The closing date is 17:00, Friday, 21st July 2023