Person in Charge
(Social Care Leader/CNM2 grade)
Residential & Community Services
Full Time & Part Time Positions Available
Are you a health or social care professional committed to delivering exceptional quality person-centred services to adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism? Are you seeking a rewarding leadership role within disability services?
We are now recruiting for a Person in Charge (PIC) for either our Residential or Community based services. As Person in Charge you will have the opportunity to work as part of a committed team providing the highest standards of service to the People we Support.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed individual to work with our long established and respected organisation making a tangible and meaningful difference daily to the lives of the People we Support.
We offer a competitive salary, access to collaborative and learning opportunities and we welcome applications from either social care or nursing professionals who wish to step into a regulatory leadership role, guiding dedicated teams to deliver services in line with HIQA standards and our organisational values.
Position: Person in Charge
Grade: Social Care Leader
Location: Cork City & County
Employment type and Hours: Full Time Permanent & Part Time Permanent
39 hours per week for Social Care Leader (19.5 Part time)
Salary: Social Care Leader 7 point scale:
€56,351, €57,569, €58,786, €62,032, €63,291, €64,540, €65,807
OR
Position: Person in Charge
Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2)
Location: Cork City & County
Employment type and Hours: Full Time Permanent & Part Time Permanent
37.5 hours per week for Clinical Nurse Manager Part time)
Salary: Clinical Nurse Manager 2, 11-point scale
€61,463, €62,481, €63,342, €64,747, €66,300, €67,826, €69,351 €71,068, €72,662, €75,405 €77,666 LSI
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the day-to-day operations of the service in accordance with the Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations.
* Ensure the delivery of safe, respectful and rights-based supports to adults in our service.
* Oversee governance, staffing, scheduling, risk management and service planning.
* Foster a positive team culture, supporting professional development and reflective practice.
* Maintain high standards of record keeping, safeguarding and quality assurance.
* Liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams, other managers / coordinators and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to care and supports.
Essential Criteria:
* A Recognised qualification in Social Care, Nursing (RNID preferred), or equivalent
* Registration with CORU / in the process of registering with CORU (for social care professionals) or Registration with NMBI (for nurses)
* Minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience in the disability sector
* Minimum of 3 years' supervisory or management experience
* Thorough understanding of HIQA regulations and the role of a PIC in a Designated Centre
* Excellent interpersonal, organisational and decision-making skills
* A strong commitment to inclusion, advocacy and person-led planning.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
* A full clean driver's license is essential for the role
Desirable
* Experience of working in residential disability services
* Experience in managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support frameworks
We Offer:
* Supportive leadership structures and a collaborative management team
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme and generous leave entitlements
* A service culture that values innovation, respect and continuous improvement
Informal enquiries may be made to Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager on and Liza Fitzgerald Assistant Director or Nursing on .
Completed application forms must be submitted by Friday 3rd of October 2025.
Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.
A panel may be formed for a 12 month period to fill any future permanent or temporary, fulltime, or part time Person in Charge roles that may arise across Horizons.
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