Person in Charge Position
This role requires a highly skilled and experienced leader to oversee the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care within residential services for adults with intellectual disabilities. The Person in Charge will be responsible for ensuring that the service operates in full compliance with HIQA standards, meets all regulatory requirements, and promotes a safe, empowering and inclusive environment for all residents.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide strong leadership to staff, promoting a culture of respect, dignity and person-centred practice.
* Liaise with senior management regarding service planning, quality improvement and risk management.
* Prepare and lead HIQA inspections, audits and follow-up action plans.
* Ensure high-quality support plans are developed, implemented, reviewed and updated.
* Promote independence, inclusion, social participation and wellbeing of all residents.
* Lead, support and supervise the staff team, ensuring continuous professional development.
* Manage rosters, staffing levels and allocation of duties to meet regulatory and operational needs.
* Support recruitment, induction, probation and performance management.
* Facilitate regular team meetings and reflective practice sessions.
Requirements:
A minimum of a Level 7 qualification on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies, Social Care Management or equivalent relevant qualification in Health or Social Care. Post graduate qualification ideally in Social Care Management or Management Qualification. At least 3 years of senior management experience at a similar level of responsibility including demonstrative experience strategic planning. At least 5 years' experience in the health/social care or voluntary sector. Full clean driver's licence (B). Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Work/life balance.
* Paid annual leave.
* Refer a friend scheme.
* Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling.
* Death in Service Benefit.
* Paid mandatory training.
* Paid travel expenses.