Children’s Disability Network Manager

CRC Central Remedial Clinic; Waterford; On-site; EUR 91,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CRC Central Remedial Clinic in Waterford is seeking a Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNM), a leadership role to develop and deliver children’s disability services in line with national policy. You will lead an integrated, family‑centred team and liaise with HSE, staff and families to ensure high quality, safe services.

You will report to the Head of Community Integration and help implement the Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable strategy.

Qualifications

• Have a relevant professional qualification in Nursing or a Health and Social Care profession and where appropriate, have statutory registration or professional registration / accreditation.
• Have a minimum of five years post qualification work experience including three years working in or managing the delivery of children’s disability therapeutic services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Children’s Disability Services in line with National Policy and liaise with stakeholders (HSE, staff, families) to ensure high quality, safe, integrated services.
• Inspire and manage an integrated, family centred team and report to the Head of Community Integration to deliver core objectives.

Job description

Children’s Disability Network Team, Waterford

Full time, Permanent Contract, 35 hours per week

The Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNM) is responsible for the development of Children’s Disability Services in line with National Policy. A key aspect of this role involves liaising with stakeholders including HSE, CDNM’s, staff and families regarding the delivery of services.

Using the key principles of the Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People programme as a model of service which is based on family centred practice and interdisciplinary team working, the CDNM is the accountable and responsible person for ensuring the delivery of high quality, safe, integrated children’s disability services.

Our new strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable, is not just a document — it is a commitment to delivering children’s disability services in a more connected, equitable, and responsive way. We are strengthening a culture of transparency, collaboration, and person-centred leadership, where communication, partnership, and continuous learning guide everything we do.

We are looking for someone who lives our values of Respect, Person-Centredness, Collaboration, Quality, Courage and Stewardship. Someone with integrity, purpose and a genuine belief in the potential of every child and family we support. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation matters, where courage in decision‑making is valued, and where transformation is a shared endeavour, this role will give you the opportunity to shape the future of children’s community disability services.

About The Role

The role requires an inspiring, values-driven CDNM who brings energy, empathy, and commitment to ensuring that children and young people with complex needs have access to the right supports at the right time. This is a leadership role for someone who believes in integrated care, champions human rights, and leads with authenticity — someone who sees families as partners, who builds strong and inclusive teams, and who is unwavering in their dedication to delivering high quality, equitable services across communities.

The role reports to the Head of Community Integration.

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

Have a relevant professional qualification in Nursing or a Health and Social Care profession and where appropriate, have statutory registration or professional registration / accreditation.

Have a minimum of five years post qualification work experience including three years working in or managing the delivery of children’s disability therapeutic services.

Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland at time of application.

Informal enquiries to Eithne Kilty, Head of Community Integration email: [e-mail]

For general enquiries on the recruitment process, email: [e-mail]

Department of Health Salary Scales for Children’s Disability Network Manager (Salary code 6010) apply, €90,977 - €100,131 (1st Jun 2026 Pay scale)

This role is subject to HSE approval.

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