Lead Residential Care for Intellectual Disabilities

Cpl Healthcare; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare is seeking a proactive Person in Charge (PIC) for intellectual disability services in Cork. You will lead residential centres, drive high-quality, person-centred care, and ensure HIQA-compliant operations.

This role focuses on empowering individuals to live with dignity and independence within a supportive team. Ideal candidates have a nursing degree with NMBI or a Level 8 degree in social care, plus 3+ years of management experience and a recognized management qualification.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree with NMBI registration or eligible.
• 3+ years of management experience in health or social care.
• NFQ Level 6+ management qualification.
• Strong knowledge of HIQA standards and clinical governance.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of residential services in line with HIQA standards.
• Drive delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Inspire and develop staff teams to thrive.
• Build relationships with families, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Champion best practice in care planning, risk management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

HIQA standards

Education

Nursing degree with NMBI registration

Level 8 Social Care degree

Job description

Cpl Healthcare is seeking a proactive Person in Charge (PIC) for intellectual disability services in Cork. You will lead residential centres, drive high-quality, person-centred care, and ensure HIQA-compliant operations.

This role focuses on empowering individuals to live with dignity and independence within a supportive team. Ideal candidates have a nursing degree with NMBI or a Level 8 degree in social care, plus 3+ years of management experience and a recognized management qualification.