Clarecare is a professionally accredited social enterprise with charitable status, providing a range of person‑centred services to individuals and families in Co. Clare for over 58 years. Current services include Family Support Services, Older Person Services, and Bushypark Treatment Centre. Clarcare's headquarters are based in Ennis, with local offices in Bushypark, Shannon, Kilrush, Killaloe and Ennistymon.
Director of Addiction Services - Residential & Community
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Direct Reports: Residential Services Manager; Community Services Manager
Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Location: Bushypark Treatment Centre, Bushypark, Ennis, Co. Clare
Bushypark Treatment Centre provides residential and community‑based addiction services for people affected by alcohol, drug or gambling problems. Services include a 28‑day residential treatment programme, community counselling, aftercare, a cocaine harm reduction project, recovery support groups, family support and dual diagnosis services.
Hours of Work: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with flexibility required to meet the operational requirements of the service, which may include some evening or weekend work. Remote/Hybrid working does not apply – this is an on‑site role.
Annual Leave: 26 days annual leave per full leave year, excluding public holidays.
Salary & Benefits
Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant senior management and clinical supervision experience.
Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement of 26 days per leave year.
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – on successful completion of probation (6 months).
Sick Pay Scheme – on successful completion of probation.
Ongoing continuous professional development (CPD).
Supervision and ongoing training & development.
Wellness programmes.
Free Employee Assistance Programme (via VHI).
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Job Purpose
The Director of Addiction Services has overall responsibility for the strategic, operational and clinical leadership of Clarecare's Addiction Services, both residential and community‑based programmes. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director will ensure the delivery of high‑quality, safe, effective and evidence‑based addiction treatment services, underpinned by strong clinical governance and recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed practice.
Key Responsibilities
Provide senior leadership, direction and oversight across all addiction services.
Work closely with the CEO in relation to strategic planning, service development and the delivery of organisational priorities.
Support the ongoing development of responsive, high‑quality services in line with identified need, best practice and organisational objectives.
Promote integrated and consistent care pathways across residential and community‑based services.
Contribute to budget planning, resource allocation and service sustainability in collaboration with the CEO.
Lead and support the implementation of service developments and organisational change initiatives.
Provide line management and support to the Residential Services Manager and Community Services Manager.
Foster a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture across the service.
Support staff recruitment, induction, probation, performance management and ongoing learning and development.
Work in partnership with HR in addressing employee relations matters and supporting good people management practice.
Encourage reflective practice, staff wellbeing and professional development across teams.
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