Deputy Person in Charge

FRS Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days paid annual leave (pro-rata)

State Auto Enrolment Pension with EMED

Training and development opportunities

Free car parking

Worklife balance and supportive team

Job summary

FRS Recruitment seeks a compassionate Deputy Person in Charge to join a new intellectual disability service in Laois. This is a leadership role in a residential setting, overseeing governance, staff development and on-call coverage to ensure high standards of care.

You will assist the Person in Charge, lead teams, and ensure the safety and rights of residents. Garda Vetting and references apply; Level 8 in Social Care and CORU registration are essential.

Qualifications

• A Level 8 qualification in Social Care and CORU registration.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience maintaining a safe, hygienic residential environment in line with H&S.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff.
• Experience rotas across day/evening/night shifts.
• Knowledge of HIQA regulations and inspections.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Person in Charge with service oversight and decision-making during absences.
• Support governance meetings, audits, inspections and action planning.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and feedback to staff teams.
• Support staff development and ensure high-quality professional practice.
• Promote a positive, accountable team culture aligned with values.
• Participate in staff supervision, probation reviews and appraisals.
• Contribute to development and review of Person-centred Support and Care Plans.
• Ensure residents' rights and individual needs are central to planning and delivery.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rota for management oversight.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Rota management

Coaching/mentoring

HIQA/regulations knowledge

Driving licence

Education

Level 8 in Social Care

CORU registration

Job description

Deputy Person in Charge (V-Q2RG0J) Laois, Republic of Ireland

Salary: EUR50000 - EUR50000 per annum

FRS Recruitment is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Deputy Person in Charge to join anew intellectual disability service based in Laois. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a new project in the intellectual disability sector. Its vision is delivered through its core values of client - centres services, committed to being and doing the best for their service users, staff and organisation.

In your new role you will:

• Assist the Person in Charge as required, assuming responsibility for service oversight, leadership and decision-making during periods of absence.
• Support regulatory notifications, governance meetings, audits, inspections and follow-up action planning.
• Provide effective day-to-day leadership to staff teams, offering guidance, coaching and constructive feedback.
• Support staff development and ensure consistent, high-quality professional practice across the service.
• Promote a positive, accountable and collaborative team culture aligned with organisational values
• Participate in staff supervision, probationary reviews and appraisals, addressing performance issues in a professional and supportive manner.
• Support the development, implementation and ongoing review of Person-centred Support and Care Plans.
• Ensuring residents' will, preferences, rights and individual needs are central to service planning and delivery.
• Participate in an on-call Rota to ensure management oversight and continuity of care on a 24/7 basis.

To be a successful candidate you will have:

• A Level 8 in Social Care and CORU registration.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to the individual.
• Extensive experience maintaining a safe, hygienic and well‑managed residential environment in line with Health and Safety and risk‑management standards.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and support staff teams, fostering a positive and professional culture.
• Experience designing and managing staff Rota across day, evening, and waking‑night shifts.
• Comprehensive understanding of HIQA regulations and experience working within a registered service, including involvement in inspections and quality‑improvement processes.
• Full clean driving licence.

In return you will receive:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Excellent potential for progression, promotion, and career development.
• Modern, well‑proportioned facilities extensively refurbished to support residents' needs.
• 22 days paid annual leave per year (pro-rata), plus public holidays.
• Automatic enrolment into the State Auto Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme (Pension), with employer matched contributions.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free car-parking.
• Worklife balance and a supportive team culture.
• A supportive and inclusive environment with a clear focus, where your ideas and input are encouraged and valued.
• A unique opportunity to join a new organisation at an early stage, directly contribute to its growth and development, and help shape its culture.

Application Process:

• Successful applicants will be subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks.