Day Services Manager

Cpl; Sligo; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incremental scale

Bonus & allowances

Company pension

Income protection scheme

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Paid training & education bursary

Enhanced maternity benefits

Career progression opportunities

EAP & Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Cpl Group is seeking a Day Services Manager (Social Care) in Sligo. This full-time, permanent role oversees day services for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, ensuring high-quality, person-centred programmes in line with HSE New Directions.

The role requires leadership experience, a Level 8 qualification, and driving licence. Salary ranges €56,000–€66,000 DOE with benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 8 qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' leadership experience.
• Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Knowledge of HSE New Directions and safeguarding practices.
• Positive Behaviour Support training.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support teams across multiple day service locations.
• Oversee person-centred programmes with measurable outcomes.
• Coach and develop Team Leads and staff teams.
• Promote Positive Behaviour Support and best practice approaches.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA and HSE standards.
• Manage resources, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership experience

Disability/Autism experience

Positive Behaviour Support

Driving licence

Education

Level 8 qualification

Job description

Day Services Manager (Social Care)

Sligo

Full-Time | Permanent

€56,000 - €66,000 DOE

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Day Services Manager to lead services supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong leader with experience in Day Services, Social Care, Special Education, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Behaviour Support to drive high-quality, person-centred programmes in line with HSE New Directions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support teams across multiple day service locations
• Oversee person-centred programmes with measurable outcomes
• Coach and develop Team Leads and staff teams
• Promote Positive Behaviour Support and best practice approaches
• Ensure compliance with HIQA and HSE standards
• Manage resources, budgets, and stakeholder relationships

What You’ll Need

• Level 8 qualification in a relevant discipline
• Minimum 3 years' leadership experience
• Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism
• Knowledge of HSE New Directions and safeguarding practices
• Positive Behaviour Support training
• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits

• Competitive salary & incremental scale
• Bonus & allowances
• Company pension
• Income protection scheme
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Paid training & education bursary
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Career progression opportunities
• EAP & Bike to Work Scheme