Job Title: Person in Charge
Location: Shanagarry, Co. Cork
Type of Service: Children’s Residential Disability Service
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
About Talent Group
The Talbot Group aims 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 invite an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team, providing services in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values, where the delivery of exceptional quality, person‑centred care to residents is our focus. The successful applicant will be offered training and development opportunities to achieve the best outcomes for residents and support staff in their professional growth.
Purpose of the Role
The Person in Charge (PIC) will be responsible for the overall management of the Service, ensuring the highest standards of service to residents and staff.
Ensure compliance with HIQA standards and implementation of Talbot Group policies and procedures to support best care and practice in disability services.
Report and respond to complaints in line with organisational policies and procedures.
Manage the staff team, providing mentorship, leadership, supervision, appraisals, and monthly team meetings.
Coordinate and prioritise appointments in liaison with the multidisciplinary 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, and access advocates and other professional supports as suitable.
Ensure care plans are regularly reviewed and updated per regulations.
Stay current with developments within the 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 health discipline.
Minimum of three years’ experience in a management or supervisory role in the health or social care sector.
Appropriate qualification in health or social care management (minimum Level 6 on the National Framework).
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Extensive training programme, ongoing mentoring and support, and continuous professional development opportunities.
Competitive salary with increments based on role scope, qualifications, and experience.
40‑hour week (all breaks paid), sick leave benefit, maternity leave benefit, Christmas gift card, HIQA inspection gift card, service‑based recognition awards.
€500 refer‑a‑friend incentive, employee assistance programme for staff and families, bike‑to‑work scheme, free onsite car parking.
If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our team as a Person in Charge, we would like to hear from you!
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