Coordinator Adult Disability Day Service, Cork City and County

Barróg Healthcare; Cork; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme & Death in

Death in Service Benefit

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EA

Job summary

Barróg Healthcare is seeking a Coordinator to support the Day Service Manager in leading three adult day service centres in Cork and Millstreet. The role ensures safe, high-quality, person-centred supports in line with the HSE New Directions policy and organisational values.

You will lead and supervise staff, oversee operations, deputise for the Manager when required, and drive service improvements while maintaining GDPR-compliant records.

Qualifications

• A Level 7 qualification (or higher) in Social Care Practice.
• A management qualification or willingness to undertake one.
• A minimum of three years' experience supporting adults with disabilities.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience of person-centred planning and outcome-focused supports.
• Knowledge of the HSE New Directions framework.
• Experience of safeguarding, risk management and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective day-to-day management of each day service.
• Deputise for the Day Service Manager when required.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the Team Leaders and staff, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with the principles of HSE New Directions, placing the individual at the centre of all planning and decision-making.
• Promote a culture of dignity, respect, equality, inclusion and rights.
• Supervise and support staff to deliver high-quality services.
• Assist with recruitment, induction and onboarding of new employees.
• Conduct regular supervision meetings and contribute to performance management.
• Identify training needs and encourage continuous professional development.
• Promote effective teamwork, communication and accountability.
• Support compliance with HSE standards, organisational policies and relevant legislation.
• Promote safeguarding best practice and ensure concerns are managed promptly.
• Monitor incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring reporting and follow-up.
• Participate in quality audits, service reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality per GDPR.
• Assist with rostering and allocation of resources to meet service needs.
• Monitor attendance, leave and staffing requirements.
• Ensure the service environment is safe, welcoming and well maintained.
• Contribute to policy development and service improvements.
• Develop positive relationships with individuals using the service, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Represent the service professionally at meetings and external events.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Person-centred practice

Risk management

IT systems

Report writing

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care Practice

Management qualification

Three years' experience supporting adults with disabilities

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Coordinator supports the Day Service Manager in the leadership, development and day-to-day operation of our three adult day service centres, two in Cork and one in Millstreet. The role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred supports in line with the HSE

• Salary: €43,680 per year.
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.
• Hours & Commute: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (occasional evening flexibility required).
• Reporting To: Day Services Manager.
• Probation & Vetting: 6 months probation. Subject to reference checks, Garda Vetting, and international security clearance.
• Competitive starting salary with annual increments & Sunday overtime rates
• Contributory Pension Scheme & Death in Service Benefit
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career progression, development opportunities, and support for further education/training

Purpose of the Role

The Coordinator supports the Day Service Manager in the leadership, development and day-to-day operation of our three adult day service centres, two in Cork and one in Millstreet. The role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred supports in line with the HSE New Directions policy, organisational values and relevant legislation. Working closely with the Day Services Manager, the Coordinator will lead and support staff, oversee operational practices and deputise for the Manager in their absence.

Role Details & Compensation

• Salary: €43,680 per year.
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.
• Hours & Commute: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (occasional evening flexibility required).
• Annual Leave: 23 days
• Reporting To: Day Services Manager.
• Probation & Vetting: 6 months probation. Subject to reference checks, Garda Vetting, and international security clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with annual increments & Sunday overtime rates
• Contributory Pension Scheme & Death in Service Benefit
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career progression, development opportunities, and support for further education/training

Key Responsibilities Of The Coordinator

• Support the effective day-to-day management of each day service.
• Deputise for the Day Service Manager when required.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the Team Leaders and staff, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with the principles of HSE New Directions, placing the individual at the centre of all planning and decision-making.
• Promote a culture of dignity, respect, equality, inclusion and rights.

Staff Supervision and Development

• Supervise and support staff to deliver high-quality services.
• Assist with recruitment, induction and onboarding of new employees.
• Conduct regular supervision meetings and contribute to performance management.
• Identify training needs and encourage continuous professional development.
• Promote effective teamwork, communication and accountability.

Quality, Compliance and Safeguarding

• Support compliance with HSE standards, organisational policies and relevant legislation.
• Promote best practice in safeguarding and ensure concerns are managed promptly and appropriately.
• Monitor incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring appropriate reporting and follow-up.
• Participate in quality audits, service reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality in accordance with GDPR.

Operational Management

• Assist with staff rostering and allocation of resources to meet service needs.
• Monitor attendance, leave and staffing requirements.
• Ensure the service environment is safe, welcoming and well maintained.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and service improvements

Partnership Working

• Develop positive relationships with individuals using the service, families, advocates, community organisations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Represent the service professionally at meetings and external events where required.
• Promote collaborative working to achieve positive outcomes for individuals.

Essential Qualifications/Experience

• A Level 7 qualification (or higher) in Social Care Practise.
• A management qualification or willingness to undertake one.
• A minimum of three years' experience supporting adults with disabilities.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience of person-centred planning and outcome-focused supports.
• Knowledge of the HSE New Directions framework.
• Experience of safeguarding, risk management and quality improvement.

Other Requirements

• Full clean driving licence and access to transport, where required.
• Satisfactory Garda Vetting.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Flexibility to meet the operational needs of the service.

Knowledge And Skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A commitment to person-centred practice and the rights of people with disabilities.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Competence in report writing, record keeping and IT systems.
• The ability to motivate, support and develop staff.
• An understanding of relevant legislation, including the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, safeguarding policy, health and safety legislation and GDPR.