Technical Director

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Technical Director to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams in elderly care, promoting continuous improvement and humanized service. Key Highlights: 1. Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams in the elderly care field 2. Promote continuous improvement and humanized service 3. Join a project with strong social and community impact **Technical Director – Elderly Care Area** **Lead with purpose. Care with impact.** A Social Solidarity Institution, deeply rooted in the community and recognized for the quality of its social responses, is currently recruiting a **Technical Director** for the **elderly care area**. This role is for those who believe that **leadership is caring**, and that high-quality social intervention requires technical rigor, empathy, and a human-centered vision. We seek someone eager to play an active role in improving the quality of life of older adults, leading committed teams dedicated to dignified, person-centered, and excellent service. ***The Challenge*** · Assume **Technical Leadership** of services targeting the elderly population, ensuring quality, safety, and legal compliance; · Lead and inspire **multidisciplinary teams**, fostering both personal and professional development; · Plan, organize, and monitor person-centered care, services, and activities; · Foster close, trusting relationships with **service users, families, and external partners**; · Implement **continuous improvement practices**, ensuring increasingly humanized service delivery; · Collaborate closely with Management/Administration and social sector entities; · Contribute to a collaborative, ethical workplace aligned with values of solidarity and respect. ***The Profile We Seek*** · Higher education degree in **Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Social Education**, or related fields; · Prior experience in **Technical Leadership** or coordination roles within social services (preferred); · Knowledge of the legal framework applicable to elderly care; · Ability to exercise proximity-based leadership, make decisions, and manage teams; · Strong social awareness, professional ethics, and emotional intelligence; · Excellent communication skills, empathy, and conflict management abilities; · Capacity to work effectively with diverse teams in demanding contexts. ***What We Offer*** · Integration into a **project with strong social and community impact**; · Autonomy and responsibility in a technical leadership role; · **Permanent contract**; · **35-hour weekly schedule**, on-site; · **Competitive remuneration package commensurate with the role and experience**; · The opportunity to make a difference every day in people's lives. If you feel this opportunity aligns with your values and professional goals, please submit your application via this posting or email *jobs@nevesdealmeida.pt*, indicating the reference *“Technical Director”* in the subject line. Work location: On-site