Head of Intellectual Disability Residential Services

Cpl Healthcare; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare seeks an experienced Person in Charge (PIC) to lead residential services for people with an intellectual disability in Cork. You will oversee designated centres, support and develop teams, and ensure residents are empowered to live with dignity, choice and independence.

The role emphasises HIQA standards, regulatory compliance, care planning, risk management and continuous service improvement, with multidisciplinary collaboration across families and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Nursing Degree with NMBI registration (or eligibility) or Level 8 Degree in Social Care.
• Minimum 3 years’ management experience within the health or social care sector.
• Recognised management qualification (minimum Level 6 NFQ)
• Strong knowledge of HIQA standards, person-centred planning and clinical governance
• Experience working with people with an intellectual disability
• Eligibility to work in Ireland

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of designated residential services in line with HIQA standards and the Health Act 2007.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care is consistently delivered.
• Maintain full compliance with regulatory, legislative and organisational requirements.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to staff, promoting a positive and professional team culture.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families and external stakeholders.
• Oversee care planning, risk management, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Nursing Degree with NMBI registration (or eligibility) or Level 8 Degree in Social Care

Job description

Cpl Healthcare seeks an experienced Person in Charge (PIC) to lead residential services for people with an intellectual disability in Cork. You will oversee designated centres, support and develop teams, and ensure residents are empowered to live with dignity, choice and independence.

The role emphasises HIQA standards, regulatory compliance, care planning, risk management and continuous service improvement, with multidisciplinary collaboration across families and external stakeholders.