We have exciting opportunities for the followingDeputy Respite Service ManagerDeputy Residential Service Manager*POSITION AVAILABLE:*Permanent Contracts 39 hours per week(26 hours Deputising & 13 hours Frontline)*You Are:A dynamic and energetic team player with excellent leadership skills. You are kind, caring, and compassionate.You have*Excellent team working skills, and are able to motivate your team membersYou have the ability to work under pressure and handle changing prioritiesYou are familiar with best practices in Social Care and apply these consistently in your workYou have a strong commitment to self-development & the development of othersYou are committed to upholding the values of St. Catherines and to improving the lives of the people we support*We Are:*St. Catherines Association is a non-profit organisation and registered charity funded by the HSE that provides health related supports to children and young adults with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities and autism in the Wicklow area. These services include Respite and Short Break Support Services, Adult Day Services and Residential Services and access to clinical supports through referral to Childrens Disability Network Team.*Job Role:*Deputise in the absence of the Respite/Residential Service Manager as and when requiredAssist the Respite/Residential Service Manager with the overall management of the location delivering quality person centred care in compliance with HIQA standardsProvide on-call support as requiredAssist in the development of individual personal plans for each individual so as to ensure the highest quality and effective service deliveryTo assist the RSM in management of budget allocation in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the children/young adults and offers best valueIn the RSMs absence be responsible for the efficient, effective day to day management of the locationPromote the ethos and culture of quality assurance within your location in line with regulations.Develop and maintain effective relationships with families and agencies*Essential:*QQI Level 7 BA in Applied Social Studies, Social Care or equivalentCoru Registered or currently in the process of obtaining registration.A minimum of 1 years experience of working with people with intellectual disabilitiesThe ability to work effectively under pressure and handle changing priorities.Excellent communication, organisational and IT skillsExperience of leadershipAn ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on current legislation, best practice and individual circumstances.Knowledge of all relevant legislation and HIQA StandardsAn ability to demonstrate flexibility and reliability is paramount for the roleAn ability to assess situations and act appropriately and use analytical and problem solving processes that best meet the needs of the service and those we supportHold a full clean driving license and have access to your own transport*Benefits:*HSE Consolidated Pay ScalesNational Federation Voluntary Bodies Pension SchemeEmployee Wellbeing InitiativesRefer a Friend SchemeChristmas Savings ClubExcellent training opportunitiesStaff Education Loans and Paid Study LeaveBike to Work SchemeEnhanced Annual LeavePaid Maternity and Adoptive Leave * eligibility criteriaSick Pay Scheme * eligibility criteriaClosing Date:5pm Friday 16th January 2026.*Skills:*Organisational Skills Teamwork Leadership Skills Communication Skills*Benefits:*Pension Scheme Employee wellbeing Initiatives Excellent Training Opportunities HSE consolidated Payscales