Job: Director of Care Location: Swords, Co.
Dublin Site: Leading Nursing Home & ABI Service Salary:€100,000 - €120,000 Shape the future of specialist rehabilitation and long-term care! Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with one of Ireland's leading providers of residential and specialist care services, to recruit a Director of Care to lead care delivery at one of their largest and most complex sites in Swords.
This is a key senior leadership role with full accountability for the governance, quality, and safety of care across the home, including both long-term care and specialist ABI services.
The ABI unit, established just 14 months ago, is growing at pace and offers a forward-thinking, rehabilitation focused model of care within a highly supportive and well-resourced environment.
Successful candidate: You will be leading a large, complex, and highly regarded service, supported by a team of over 240 staff, where long-term care is delivered alongside a rapidly growing ABI unit-offering both challenge and the chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact.
You will be supported by a well-established, experienced leadership team, including: Director of Operations (overseeing all clinical operations) Two Assistant Directors of Care Clinical Nurse Managers A large, skilled Multidisciplinary Team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.
Key Responsibilities: Act as Person in Charge in line with HIQA regulations Ensure full compliance with the Health Act 2007 and HIQA Standards Lead inspections and maintain continuous audit readiness Oversee risk, safeguarding, and incident management Provide strategic leadership across all care services Oversee complex clinical decision-making and escalation Drive continuous improvement in care quality and outcomes Lead and support Assistant Directors of Care and CNMs Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassion Ensure appropriate staffing, skill mix, and clinical supervision Champion person-centred care and resident dignity Oversee assessment and care planning frameworks Drive quality improvement based on feedback and outcomes Partner with senior leadership on service development Support the ongoing growth of the ABI unit Contribute to long-term planning and innovation Eligibility Criteria: Registered Nurse with active NMBI registration.
Experience operating at a senior clinical leadership level within a regulated care environment in Ireland.
Postgraduate qualification in healthcare management, leadership, or a related discipline.
Strong knowledge of HIQA regulations, governance frameworks, and inspection processes.
Proven experience as a Person in Charge (PIC) or in a role with equivalent regulatory accountability.
Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement, risk management, and compliance.
Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Experience in complex or multi-service environments (e.g.
long-term care and specialist services).
Experience leading or supporting services through HIQA inspections.
Benefits: Generous salary: €100,000 - €120,000 per annum Pension: 5% employer contribution Annual Leave: 30 days Health Insurance: €1,500 contribution Death in Service: 3x annual salary Training & Development Free Parking Employee Assistance Programme What you need to do now: Please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone Skills: Director of Care Director of Nursing ABI Long term care Permanent job Benefits: Pension Contribution