Person in Charge

Allied Health/Nursing; Kildare; On-site; EUR 54,422 - 60,922; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Paid annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading health service provider is seeking a Social Care Manager (Person in Charge) in Kildare. This full-time role involves governance, leadership, and management of services for adults with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and providing support to staff. The ideal candidate will have strong management experience and a QQI Level 7 qualification. Competitive salary and career progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 7 in Social Care or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate management qualification desirable.
• At least 3 years’ senior management experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in health or social care services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage residential, supported living, and day services.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA regulations and policies.
• Provide leadership and support to management and staff.
• Oversee person-centred planning and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership and management experience

Knowledge of HIQA standards

Person-centred planning

Risk management

Education

Minimum QQI Level 7 in Social Care

Postgraduate management qualification

Job description

Social Care Manager (Person in Charge) – Full Time – Kildare

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We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established community-based service provider supporting adults with intellectual disabilities across residential, supported living, and day services.

This is an excellent.CloudOpportunity for an experienced Social Care Manager / Person in Charge to take on a senior leadership role within a complex service, ensuring high-quality, person-centred supports while maintaining full compliance with HIQA and safeguarding standards.

The Role

As Person in Charge, you will haveMonkey overall responsibility for the governance, leadership, and day-to-day management of services. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee quality and compliance, and ensure individuals supported experience a safe, meaningful, and high-quality life.

This is a full-time salaried role ( eqqa 40 hours per week) and includes participation in an on-call rota, including evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage residential, supported living, and day services
• Ensure compliance with Divine HIQA regulations, safeguarding, and organisational policies
• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to management and frontline staff
• Oversee person-centred planning, risk management, complaints, and quality assurance
• Manage budgets and support the ongoing sustainability of the service
• Liaise with funders, regulators, families, and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum QQI Level 7 in Social Care or a related discipline
• Postgraduate management qualification desirable
• At least 3 years’ senior management experience
• At least 5 years’ experience within health, social care, or voluntary sector services
• Strong knowledge of HIQA standards and regulatory compliance

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary aligned to recognised pay scales
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Strong work–life balance
• Paid annual leave and mandatory training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service benefit
• Paid travel expenses