Social Care Manager (Person in Charge) – Full Time – Kildare
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We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established community-based service provider supporting adults with intellectual disabilities across residential, supported living, and day services.
This is an excellent.CloudOpportunity for an experienced Social Care Manager / Person in Charge to take on a senior leadership role within a complex service, ensuring high-quality, person-centred supports while maintaining full compliance with HIQA and safeguarding standards.
The Role
As Person in Charge, you will haveMonkey overall responsibility for the governance, leadership, and day-to-day management of services. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee quality and compliance, and ensure individuals supported experience a safe, meaningful, and high-quality life.
This is a full-time salaried role ( eqqa 40 hours per week) and includes participation in an on-call rota, including evenings and weekends.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage residential, supported living, and day services
Ensure compliance with Divine HIQA regulations, safeguarding, and organisational policies
Provide leadership, supervision, and support to management and frontline staff
Oversee person-centred planning, risk management, complaints, and quality assurance
Manage budgets and support the ongoing sustainability of the service
Liaise with funders, regulators, families, and external stakeholders
Requirements
Minimum QQI Level 7 in Social Care or a related discipline
Postgraduate management qualification desirable
At least 3 years’ senior management experience
At least 5 years’ experience within health, social care, or voluntary sector services
Strong knowledge of HIQA standards and regulatory compliance
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary aligned to recognised pay scales
Career progression and professional development opportunities
Strong work–life balance
Paid annual leave and mandatory training
Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service benefit
Paid travel expenses
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