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: Cóbh 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, PowerPoint)
* 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 (086 6063302) & Patricia Hetherington, Assistant Director of Nursing on 086 823 3003.
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.
Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie #J-18808-Ljbffr