Person in Charge (PIC) - Adults with Disabilities Co Kildare
Salary Scale: €54,422,000 - €60,922 with on call rate of €3,904
Location: Co Kildare
Contract: Permanent - Fulltime 40 hours
Overview
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Person in Charge (PIC) to oversee the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care within residential services for adults with intellectual disabilities. The PIC will ensure that the service operates in full compliance with HIQA standards, meets all regulatory requirements, and promotes a safe, empowering and inclusive environment for all 14 residents with Mild to Moderate Challenges.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strong, visible leadership to staff, ensuring a culture of respect, dignity, and person-centred practice.
* Liaise with senior management regarding service planning, quality improvement, and risk management.
* Prepare and lead HIQA inspections, audits, and follow-up action plans.
* Ensure high-quality, individualised support plans are developed, implemented, reviewed and updated.
* Promote independence, inclusion, social participation and wellbeing of all residents.
* Lead, support and supervise the staff team, ensuring continuous professional development.
* Manage rosters, staffing levels, and allocation of duties to meet regulatory and operational needs.
* Support recruitment, induction, probation, and performance management.
* Facilitate regular team meetings and reflective practice sessions.
* Maintain accurate records, documentation and reports in line with legislation.
* Implement risk assessments and ensure risk mitigation strategies are embedded in practice.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
* A minimum of a Level 7 on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies, Social Care Management or equivalent relevant qualification in Health or Social Care.
* Post graduate qualification ideally in Social Care Management or Management Qualification.
* At least 3 years of senior management experience at a similar level of responsibility including demonstrative experience strategic planning
* At least 5 years' experience in the health/social care or voluntary sector
* Full clean driver's licence (B).
* Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Pay scales
* Career progression opportunities
* Work/life balance
* Paid annual leave
* Refer a friend scheme
* Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
* Death in Service Benefit
* Paid mandatory training
* Paid travel expenses
* We provide Career Supports, Coaching, Competency Interview Skill Training and sector specific insights from experienced social care recruiters
* We'll guide you every step of the way throughout the entire
CORU
process
* 24-hour response time and constant communication throughout your journey.