Residential Assessments Officer Talbot Group

The purpose of this role is to coordinate and conduct assessments for new referrals (both adults and children) to determine their suitability for admission to the service.

This involves:

• Evaluating needs through in-person and virtual (Teams) assessments in collaboration with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and Operations.
• Making recommendations on service requirements, support needs, and staff training based on assessment findings.
• Ensuring smooth referral processing by completing documentation, coordinating assessment packs, and communicating outcomes (including drafting rejection letters when necessary).
• Representing the organization in referral meetings and assessments, ensuring alignment with policies and service capabilities.

Role Responsibilities: (Include, but not limited to)

Manage and conduct comprehensive assessments for new referrals (both adults and children) to determine their suitability for admission to the service. This involves:

• Leading the assessment process by conducting virtual (Teams) and in-person evaluations in collaboration with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and Operations.
• Providing expert recommendations on service suitability, care requirements, and necessary staff training to support potential admissions.

       Ensuring efficient referral coordination by completing documentation, preparing assessment packs, and liaising with Senior Business Manager, CEO Office for processing.

• Representing the organization professionally in referral meetings and assessments, ensuring decisions align with policies and service capabilities.
• Handling refusal communications by drafting and submitting rejection letters when the service cannot accommodate a referral.

The Post Holder will ensure that new admissions are thoroughly assessed, appropriately supported, and smoothly transitioned while maintaining compliance with organizational standards.

Post Admission:

• Monitoring and reporting on new admissions for the first 12 weeks, providing weekly written progress updates at referral meetings (every Thursday)

Additional supports:

• Assessing the need for additional supports post-admission, completing reviews with the Director of Support (DOS), and presenting findings to the COO.
• Ensuring compliance with policies while representing the organization professionally in decision-making processes.
• Making evidence-based recommendations on care requirements, staffing, and training needs to support successful admissions.
• Coordinating referral documentation, including assessment packs and rejection letters, in liaison with Business Support (CEO Office).

Key Criteria Alignment:

The Candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead the end-to-end assessment, admission, and post-admission monitoring process for individuals (adults and children) referred to the service, ensuring person-centred, compliant, and high-quality care.

Clinical Expertise: NMBI/Coru-registered nurse/allied professional with 3+ years' post-qualification experience, including 1 year in disability residential services (Adults Children)

• Regulatory Knowledge: Proven understanding of HIQA/TUSLA frameworks and risk assessment.
• Technical Skills: Advanced report writing, needs assessments, and care planning.
• Operational Requirements: Full driving licence for in-person assessments.

       Person Centred

       Experience of completing individual assessments of needs, including personal planning & Risk assessments

       Excellent report writing skills

       Ability to critically analyse complex information

       Key understanding of Irish regulatory and policy - HIQA, Tusla etc

Ideal Candidate Profile:

 Advanced Clinical Credentials:

• Essential: NMBI/Coru registration + 3 years' experience.
• Desirable: QQI Level 8+ qualification + 5+ years' experience, including supervisory roles.

 Specialised Expertise:

• Essential: Disability/residential experience + risk assessment skills.
• Desirable: Formal risk management/mitigation training.

 Leadership & Compliance:

• Proven ability to mentor teams and uphold HIQA/TUSLA frameworks in high-stakesdecisions

Diversity & Inclusion

At the Talbot Group we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fuels success. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other dimension of diversity. We recognize that diverse perspectives strengthen our team and enhance our ability to create meaningful impact.

The Talbot Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and makes employment decisions based on merit, competence, and business needs. We are dedicated to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.