Person in Charge Adult Respite Services Are you a committed professional seeking a rewarding leadership role in disability services? Do you want to play a key part in providing high-quality, person-centred respite for adults with intellectual disabilities and / or autism? We are now recruiting a Person in Charge (PIC) for our Adult Respite Centre, a vibrant service that provides essential short breaks for the People We Support and their families.
This is a unique opportunity for either a Social Care Leader / Clinical Nurse Manager 2 to step into a regulatory leadership role, guiding a dedicated team to deliver meaningful respite experiences in line with HIQA standards and organisational values.
Position: Person in Charge Grade: Social Care Leader / Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Location: Cbh and Fermoy Co.
Cork Employment type and Hours: Full Time Permanent 37.5 hours per week for Clinical Nurse Manager 2 39 hours per week for Social Care Leader Salary: Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.
Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operations of the respite centre in accordance with the Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations.
Ensure the delivery of safe, respectful and rights-based supports to adults availing of respite.
Oversee governance, staffing, scheduling, risk management and service planning.
Foster a positive team culture, supporting professional development and reflective practice.
Maintain high standards of record keeping, safeguarding and quality assurance.
Liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams, other respite managers / coordinators and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to care and supports.
Essential Criteria Recognised qualification in Social Care, Nursing (RNID preferred), or equivalent.
Registration with CORU / in the process of registering with CORU (for social care professionals) Registration with NMBI (for nurses) Minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience in the disability sector Minimum of 3 years' supervisory or management experience Thorough understanding of HIQA regulations and the role of a PIC in a Designated Centre Excellent interpersonal, organisational and decision-making skills A strong commitment to inclusion, advocacy and person-led planning.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) A full clean driver's license is essential for the role Desirable Experience of working in respite services Experience in managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support frameworks.
We Offer: Supportive leadership structures and a collaborative management team Opportunities for professional development and career progression Access to Employee Assistance Programme and generous leave entitlements A service culture that values innovation, respect and continuous improvement Informal enquiries may be made to Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager on ) & Patricia Hetherington, Assistant Director of Nursing on.
Completed application forms must be submitted by 22nd August Interviews will take place on Friday 5th September A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill future permanent or temporary, full time or part time Person in Charge positions that may arise across Horizons.
The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.
Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.
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