Person in Charge

AA Euro Healthcare; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AA Euro Healthcare is recruiting an experienced Person in Charge (PIC) for a permanent full-time position in Bray, Co. Wicklow. The role offers leadership and operational management of a service supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.

You will lead a staff team, promote person-centred care, and work to align services with national standards. The ideal candidate has a recognised Social Care qualification, CORU eligibility, and at least 3 years in social care, with leadership

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• CORU registration/eligibility, where applicable.
• 3+ years of relevant experience within Social Care/disability services.
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Previous leadership, supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of person-centred and rights-based practice.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• A full clean driving licence and access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational management of the Service.
• Lead, supervise and support the staff team in delivering high-quality care and support.
• Promote a person-centred and rights-based approach across the service.
• Support individuals to achieve their personal goals and participate meaningfully within their communities.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with New Directions and relevant national standards.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice and independence.
• Maintain high standards of governance, documentation and quality assurance.
• Develop positive working relationships with individuals, families, advocates and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Support staff development, supervision and performance.
• Promote a positive culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Staff supervision

People management

Education

Social Care qualification

Job description

AA Euro Healthcare is currently recruiting an experienced Person in Charge (PIC) for a permanent full-time position within a well-established service supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and autism in Bray, Co. Wicklow.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Care professional looking to progress into, or continue within, a leadership and management role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational management of the Service.
• Lead, supervise and support the staff team in delivering high-quality care and support.
• Promote a person-centred and rights-based approach across the service.
• Support individuals to achieve their personal goals and participate meaningfully within their communities.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with New Directions and relevant national standards.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice and independence.
• Maintain high standards of governance, documentation and quality assurance.
• Develop positive working relationships with individuals, families, advocates and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Support staff development, supervision and performance.
• Promote a positive culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• A recognised qualification in Social Care or a relevant equivalent qualification.
• CORU registration/eligibility, where applicable.
• A minimum of 3 years` relevant experience within Social Care/disability services.
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Previous leadership, supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of person-centred and rights-based practice.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of New Directions, safeguarding and quality standards.
• A full clean driving licence and access to own transport.

If you are an experienced Social Care professional looking for your next leadership opportunity in Bray, Co. Wicklow, we would be delighted to hear from you.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence