Overview
The Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNM) is responsible for the development of Children’s Disability Services in line with National Policy. A key aspect of this role involves liaising with stakeholders including HSE, CDNM teams, staff and families regarding the delivery of services. Using the key principles of the Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People programme, the CDNM is the accountable and responsible person for ensuring delivery of high‑quality, safe, and integrated children’s disability services. The new strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable, commits to delivering services in a more connected, equitable, and responsive way, strengthening a culture of transparency, collaboration, and person‑centred leadership.
About The Role
We are seeking an inspiring, values‑driven CDNM who brings energy, empathy, and commitment to ensuring that children and young people with complex needs have access to the right supports at the right time. This is a leadership role for someone who believes in integrated care, champions human rights, and leads with authenticity – seeing families as partners, building strong inclusive teams, and dedicated to delivering high‑quality, equitable services across communities. The role reports to the Head of Community Integration.
Key Responsibilities
• Development and delivery of integrated children’s disability services in alignment with national policy and the Progressing Disability Services programme.
• Liaison with stakeholders including HSE, CDNM teams, staff and families to coordinate and improve service delivery.
• Lead the implementation of the Creating Pathways strategy, fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, and person‑centred leadership.
• Accountable for ensuring high‑quality, safe, and integrated services across the community.
Qualifications and Experience
Relevant professional qualification in Nursing or a Health and Social Care profession with statutory registration or professional registration/accreditation.
Minimum of five years of post‑qualification work experience, including at least three years managing or delivering children’s disability therapeutic services.
Requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and management ability for the role.
Contact Information
Contact Eithne Kilty, Head of Community Integration, at ekilty@crc.ie or 0871999600 for informal enquiries.
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