Day Services Manager: Person-Centred Autism & ID Programs

Orchard Care Group; Sligo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

25 days annual leave plus bank events

Training on commencement

Career progression opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Orchard Care Group is seeking a Day Services Manager to lead our day services for adults with intellectual disability and autism in Ireland. You will oversee teams, develop person-centred programmes, and ensure delivery aligns with HSE New Directions and HIQA standards.

Key duties include staff coaching, programme design, behaviour support implementation, and budget management, with regular liaison with families and partner services.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult day services or special education teaching for individuals with intellectual disability or autism.
• Ability to design and deliver individual programmes and to train others to do so.
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role (minimum 3 years).
• Knowledge of HSE New Directions and person-centred planning in day services; awareness of adult safeguarding.
• Training in Positive Behaviour Support is desirable.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Lead the teams across current centres to deliver a structured day programme using TEACCH or similar frameworks.
• Support Team Leads in building individual programmes with clear goals and measurable outcomes.
• Train and coach staff in programme delivery and identify development needs.
• Line manage Team Leads and Social Care Workers with competency sign-off and PD.
• Apply Positive Behaviour Support and Low Arousal approaches with allied therapies.
• Manage the day services budget and resources.
• Ensure compliance with HSE New Directions and HIQA standards; manage safeguarding and risk.
• Build relationships with families, HSE services, and education partners.

Skills

Day services

Special education

Leadership

Programme design

Staff training

HSE New Directions

Person-centred planning

Adult safeguarding

Positive Behaviour Support

Driving licence

Education

Level 8 degree in SEN/psychology/behaviour analysis/OT/social care

Job description

Orchard Care Group is seeking a Day Services Manager to lead our day services for adults with intellectual disability and autism in Ireland. You will oversee teams, develop person-centred programmes, and ensure delivery aligns with HSE New Directions and HIQA standards.

Key duties include staff coaching, programme design, behaviour support implementation, and budget management, with regular liaison with families and partner services.