Job Title: Person in Charge
Location: Prosperous, County Kildare
Type of Service: Children's Residential Disability Service
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Salary: €58,000+ DOE
About Talbot Group
The Talbot Group aim to provide the highest quality of care and support to our residents to enable them to have the very best life they can and to maximise their independence. We are appointing an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate to join our Team. To provide services in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values, where the delivery of exceptional quality person centred care to our residents is their focus. The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity for training and development so that we can achieve the best outcome for our residents, while at the same time supporting our staff in their professional development.
Purpose of the Role
The Person in Charge (PIC) will be responsible for the overall management of the Service. This includes responsibility for providing the highest standards of service to Residents and management of staff.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and the implementation of Talbot Group policies and procedures supporting best care and practice in a disability services.
Report and where appropriate respond to complaints, in line with organisational policies and procedures.
The Person in Charge manages the staff team as well as providing mentorship and leadership - Supervision, appraisals, monthly team meetings.
Coordinate and prioritise appointments in liaison with multi‑disciplinary team.
Ensure a high quality of life for residents through person centred care plans, health promotion, reviews and personal risk assessments, as appropriate.
Enable and support residents to have choice and control in their lives, develop citizenship, maintain relationships with family and friends incl. accessing advocates and other professional supports as may be appropriate.
Ensure care plans are regularly reviewed and updated as per regulations.
Be aware of current developments within relevant profession and maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Role Requirements
A QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care or a degree in another relevant Allied Healthcare related discipline.
Have a minimum of three years' experience in a management or supervisory role in the Health or Social Care sector.
Hold an appropriate qualification in Health or Social Care management. (minimum level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
PIC Rewards & Benefits
Comprehensive induction process
Extensive training programme
On‑going mentoring and support
Continuous Professional Development support
Career progression opportunities
Competitive salary with increments based on scope of role, qualifications, and experience.
40 hour week (all breaks paid)
27 days Annual Leave
Sick Leave benefit
Maternity Leave benefit
Death in service benefit
Christmas Gift Card
HIQA Inspection Gift Card
Service based recognition awards
€500 refer a friend initiative
Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
Bike‑to‑Work Scheme
Free onsite Car Parking
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