Day Service Manager — Autism & ID Services Leader

Ability West; Tuam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ability West in Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland, is seeking a Day Service Manager on a permanent basis to lead our adult day services and ensure person-centred supports for adults with intellectual disabilities.

The role reports to Assistant Director of Client Services and requires strong leadership. You will manage staff, supervise service delivery, monitor budgets, develop plans, and maintain links with training providers and external partners, ensuring compliance with standards and NQS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a management or supervisory role in health or social care.
• Experience managing a Complex Needs Service and autism.
• Knowledge of New Directions Interim Standards.
• Proven budget management experience.
• Experience in report writing and rostering.

Responsibilities

• Guide and supervise staff in delivering programmes for adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Maintain person-centred planning processes aligned with policy and best practice.
• Establish and maintain relationships with service users, families, and advocates.
• Coordinate annual reviews and liaise with internal and external providers.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures within approved budgets.
• Organise meetings, case reviews, and progress reports.
• Ensure programmes meet accreditation requirements where applicable.
• Foster community integration and progression to education or employment.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Team leadership

Quality improvement

Education

Degree in health or social care management

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Ability West in Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland, is seeking a Day Service Manager on a permanent basis to lead our adult day services and ensure person-centred supports for adults with intellectual disabilities.

The role reports to Assistant Director of Client Services and requires strong leadership. You will manage staff, supervise service delivery, monitor budgets, develop plans, and maintain links with training providers and external partners, ensuring compliance with standards and NQS.