Person in Charge

Agape Global; Kildare; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €56,000–€65,000 per year

Career progression opportunities

Regional management support

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Agape Care seeks a seasoned Person in Charge for The Coachyard respite centre in Prosperous, Co. Kildare. You will lead operations, ensure HIQA compliance, and embed person-centred care for children with complex needs.

You will manage staff, budgets, and governance while liaising with families and external partners to ensure high-quality services. A QQI Level 8 in Social Care/Nursing and a Level 6 management qualification are required.

Qualifications

• Leadership and line management of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong knowledge of HIQA regulations and Health Act 2007.
• Experience implementing person-centred care and safeguarding frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the named PIC under HIQA regulations with operational leadership.
• Ensure HIQA National Standards and statutory requirements are met.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.
• Manage roster planning, budgets, and day-to-day operations to ensure safe staffing.
• Act as primary liaison for families, HSE, and external partners.
• Drive staff development, supervision, and ongoing training.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Team supervision

Communication

HIQA compliance

Education

QQI Level 8 degree in Social Care or Nursing

Level 6 management qualification

Job description

Job Title: Person in Charge (PIC) – Children's Disability Service

Company: Agape Care

Centre Name: The Coachyard

Location: 1 – 4, Curryhills, Prosperous, Co. Kildare, W91 PC59

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: €56,000 – €65,000 per year (depending on experience and qualifications)

About Us & The Role

Help Us Open Doors to Opportunity & Joy at The Coachyard!

At Agape Care, our mission is to provide safe, fun, and empowering short breaks for children with intellectual disabilities and complex needs, while offering essential respite support to their families.

We are seeking an experienced, high-performing, and compassionate Person in Charge (PIC) to lead our purpose-built children’s respite centre, The Coachyard, located in Prosperous, Co. Kildare. As the Person in Charge, you will hold operational, clinical, and regulatory responsibility for the centre, establishing a warm, home-away-from-home environment while driving HIQA excellence and person-centred values from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Governance: Serve as the named Person in Charge under HIQA regulations (Health Act 2007), providing strong operational leadership and line management to a multi-disciplinary team of social care workers and support staff at The Coachyard.
  
• Service Quality & HIQA Compliance: Ensure the centre fully complies with all HIQA National Standards, statutory requirements, child protection frameworks, and Agape Care policies.
  
• Person-Centred Care: Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive support plans, risk assessments, and positive behaviour support strategies tailored to each visiting child.
  
• Financial & Resource Management: Manage roster planning, staff deployment, facility budgets, and day-to-day operations to ensure safe, effective staffing levels.
  
• Family & Multi-Agency Liaison: Act as the primary contact for families, HSE representatives, and external care partners to ensure continuous, reliable communication.
  
• Team Development: Drive staff supervision, performance reviews, training programs, and a culture of ongoing professional development.
  

Requirements

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications1. Mandatory Qualifications

• Education: A recognised QQI Level 8 degree in Social Care, Nursing (RNID/RCN), or a relevant Health/Social Care discipline.
  
• Management Qualification: A Level 6 (or higher) management qualification in health/social care, business, or leadership (or commitment to complete within a specified timeframe).
  

2. Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience working in a disability or respite care setting.
  
• At least 3 years’ experience in a leadership/supervisory role within a HIQA-regulated health or social care service.
  
• Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of HIQA regulations, the Health Act 2007 (as amended), Safeguarding Guidance, and National Disability Policy.
  

3. Key Attributes

• Full, clean Irish/EU Driving Licence.
  
• Garda Vetting clearance.
  
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, organizational, and dynamic communication skills.
  

What We Offer

• Salary range of €56,000 – €65,000 per year.
  
• Clear career progression and continuous professional development opportunities.
  
• Support from a dedicated regional management and governance structure.
  
• Generous annual leave allowance and employee support schemes.