Job Title: Person in Charge
Location: Kingscourt, Co. Cavan
About the Talbot 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 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 the 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 including 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 the relevant profession and maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Responsibilities
Overall management of the Service
Ensure compliance with HIQA standards and Talbot Group policies
Report and respond to complaints according to organisational policies
Manage staff team, providing supervision, appraisals and monthly meetings
Coordinate and prioritise appointments with the multi‑disciplinary team
Deliver person‑centred care plans and health promotion activities
Maintain resident relationships and support choice and control
Review and update care plans in line with regulations
Stay current on professional developments and commit to ongoing development
Role Requirements
A QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care or a degree in any relevant Allied Healthcare 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 of Qualifications)
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
Rewards & Benefits
Comprehensive induction process
Extensive training programme
Ongoing 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 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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