Posted: 18 June
The role
Longford, IrelandCompany: BitrecruitClient / Employer: Occupop
Posted: 22.05.2026Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026
St Christopher's Services located in Longford offers a diverse range of options to support people to lead a full and meaningful life. By exploring their personal preferences, gifts, talents and interests they are supported to develop skills and gain experience that will allow them to realize valued social roles and live the life of their choosing. We aim to provide support – in the right way, at the right time, for people to enable success. Choice – Providing opportunities for everyday life experiences. Connections – So that meaningful relationships can be fostered with people through common interest, building communities that work for everyone.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the CEO, this full‑time permanent role has the Residential and Respite Manager as a member of the senior management team, providing strategic health and social care leadership to residential and respite services. The post holder will deliver the highest possible quality of support and care within St Christopher's Services and provide professional/clinical leadership in the designated area(s) of responsibility.
Responsibilities
Provide the highest possible quality of support and care within St Christopher's Services.
Provide professional and clinical leadership in the designated area(s) of responsibility.
Support individuals with complex needs.
Deliver major change programmes successfully.
Manage financial and budget responsibilities.
Qualifications
Minimum Level 8 Degree in Nursing (RNID, RPN, or RGN with relevant disability services experience) or an equivalent Level 8 or higher qualification in Health or Social Care; Level 9 (Master’s) desirable.
Appropriate management qualification in health or social care – QQI Level 6.
High standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
Minimum of 5 years management experience in a similar setting.
Possession of an up‑to‑date, valid Irish Driving License.
Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Benefits
Annual leave: 28 days + 10 bank holidays.
Flexible hours to meet service needs.
Training and development programmes.
Pension plan.
Generous sick leave benefit programme.
Paid maternity leave.
Salary Scale: GRADE VIII (CLERICAL) €82,252 – €99,205 (depending on experience); DIRECTOR OF NURSING BAND 2A (GENERAL) €87,526 – €96,903.
Healthcare support: Digital GP (Online GP Service) providing 24/7 remote consultations.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Bike‑to‑work Programme.
On‑site cafeteria.
On‑site parking.
Information enquiries to Martina Fitzpatrick, HR Manager. Email: (email protected)
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