Overview
Clarecare is a professionally accredited social enterprise with charitable status, providing a range of person-centred services to individuals and families in Co. Clare for over 58 years. Current services include Family Support Services, Older Person Services, and Bushypark Treatment Centre. Clarcare's headquarters are based in Ennis, with local offices in Bushypark, Shannon, Kilrush, Killaloe, and Ennistymon. Further information is available at clarecare.ie and bushypark.ie.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our Vision: To be the trusted quality care provider within our communities by supporting individuals and families to reach their full potential.
Our Mission: To provide person-centred services to individuals and families within our communities.
Our Core Values: Collaborate, Accountability, Respect, Empathy, Trust.
Role Details
Role: Director of Addiction Services - Residential & Community
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Direct Reports: Residential Services Manager; Community Services Manager
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Bushypark Treatment Centre, Bushypark, Ennis, Co. Clare
Hours of Work: 9.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, with flexibility in line with operational requirements (may include some evening/weekend work). Remote/Hybrid working does not apply – this is an on-site role.
Annual Leave: 26 days annual leave per full leave year, excluding public holidays entitlement.
Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant senior management and clinical supervision experience.
Benefits: Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement of 26 days per leave year; Defined Contribution Pension Scheme on successful completion of probation (6 months); Sick Pay Scheme on successful completion of probation; Ongoing CPD; Supervision and training; Wellness Programmes; Free Employee Assistance Programme (via VHI); Cycle to Work Scheme.
Job Purpose
The Director of Addiction Services has overall responsibility for the strategic, operational, and clinical leadership of Clarecare's Addiction Services, both residential and community-based programmes. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Addiction Services will ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, effective, and evidence-based addiction treatment services, underpinned by strong clinical governance and recovery-oriented, trauma-informed practice. Bushypark has a staff complement of approximately 30, with the Residential Services Manager and Community Services Manager reporting directly to this role.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Provide senior leadership, direction, and oversight across all addiction services.
Work closely with the CEO in relation to strategic planning, service development, and the delivery of organisational priorities.
Support the ongoing development of responsive, high-quality services in line with identified need, best practice, and organisational objectives.
Promote integrated and consistent care pathways across residential and community-based services.
Contribute to budget planning, resource allocation, and service sustainability in collaboration with the CEO.
Lead and support the implementation of service developments and organisational change initiatives.
Line Management & Workforce Leadership
Provide line management and support to the Residential Services Manager and Community Services Manager.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture across the service.
Support staff recruitment, induction, probation, performance management, and ongoing learning and development.
Work in partnership with HR in addressing employee relations matters and supporting good people management practice.
Encourage reflective practice, staff wellbeing, and professional development across teams.
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