We’re recruiting a Person in Charge in Kilkenny for our client, a well-established provider of community-based residential and day services for adults with intellectual disabilities. Their supported self-directed living model helps people live a good life in their own homes and become active, valued members of their communities.
The role
You’ll lead a team of social care workers, nurses and care assistants, and set the standard for person-centred, rights-based support day to day. You’ll be a central point of contact for families, multi-disciplinary teams, senior management and the local community.
Key responsibilities
- Take on Person-in-Charge functions and lead the house day to day.
- Line-manage, supervise and develop your team, including rosters, performance achievement and induction.
- Embed a clinically informed, low-arousal approach to behaviour support.
- Maintain HIQA compliance, including notifiable events, quarterly returns, audits and record keeping.
- Oversee medication management in line with policy.
- Build strong relationships with the people you support, their families and the local community.
- Work with management, quality and multi-disciplinary colleagues to keep improving the service.
What you’ll bring
- Level 7 degree in Social Care or Applied Social Care, or a nursing qualification (Intellectual Disability, Psychiatric, General or Children’s).
- A suitable management qualification.
- CORU registration (where applicable).
- At least 3 years of demonstrable management experience in a health or care setting.
- Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities, including behaviours that challenge, in a community setting.
- Strong report-writing, communication and organisational skills.
- Working knowledge of HIQA standards.
- A full clean Irish driving licence and your own vehicle.
What’s on offer
- Salary of €56,000–€70,000, depending on qualification and experience.
- Permanent position, 39 or 37.5 hours per week.
Interested? Apply here or message me directly for a confidential conversation. [Ian Donohue / ian@agsrecruitment.net / 0851232191]