Day Services Manager: Lead ID & Autism Programs

Orchard Residential; Sligo, Roscommon; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Paid training

EAP Scheme

Bike to Work

Job summary

Orchard Community Care in Ireland is recruiting a Day Services Manager to lead our day services for adults with intellectual disability and autism. The role focuses on person-centred programmes, team leadership, and compliance with HSE New Directions and HIQA standards.

You will mentor Team Leads and Programme Facilitators, deliver accredited learning frameworks, and manage budgets while building strong links with families and local partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult day services or special education teaching.
• Ability to design and deliver individual programmes and guide others.
• Strong knowledge of HSE New Directions and person-centred planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams across centres to deliver a structured day programme using accredited frameworks.
• Support Team Leads in building individual programmes with clear, measurable goals.
• Train and coach staff in programme delivery and identify training needs.
• Line manage Team Leads, Programme Facilitators and Social Care Workers with competency sign-off.
• Ensure compliance with HSE New Directions and HIQA standards; manage safeguarding and risk.

Skills

Leadership

TEACCH

Positive Behaviour Support

Person-centred planning

Programme delivery

Budget management

Education

Level 8 degree (SEN/related)

Job description

Orchard Community Care in Ireland is recruiting a Day Services Manager to lead our day services for adults with intellectual disability and autism. The role focuses on person-centred programmes, team leadership, and compliance with HSE New Directions and HIQA standards.

You will mentor Team Leads and Programme Facilitators, deliver accredited learning frameworks, and manage budgets while building strong links with families and local partners.