National Disability Services Operations Leader

Cpl Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare is recruiting on behalf of a growing disability services provider across Ireland. The Operations Manager will shape strategy and oversee multiple services, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care with strong governance and regulatory alignment.

The role requires strategic and hands-on leadership, managing PICs, driving improvement, and building strong relationships with HSE, families and regulators across Ireland.

Qualifications

• Level 7 qualification in Social Care or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience at Regional Manager level or above in disability services.
• 5+ years' experience in Intellectual Disability services.
• Strong working knowledge of HIQA regulations, standards and registration.
• Experience supporting disability services through registration, inspection and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational development of new disability services from planning to successful operation.
• Support services through HIQA registration, assessment and inspection processes.
• Provide operational oversight to Persons in Charge (PICs).
• Ensure governance, safeguarding, quality assurance and risk management standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across services.
• Develop relationships with the HSE, families, multidisciplinary teams and regulators.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment and leadership development.
• Monitor performance and financial indicators across services.
• Contribute to the growth strategy for disability services nationwide.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Level 7 Social Care qualification

Job description

Cpl Healthcare is recruiting on behalf of a growing disability services provider across Ireland. The Operations Manager will shape strategy and oversee multiple services, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care with strong governance and regulatory alignment.

The role requires strategic and hands-on leadership, managing PICs, driving improvement, and building strong relationships with HSE, families and regulators across Ireland.