Person in Charge – Designated Centre

SeeMeHired.com; Portarlington; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbour Care is seeking a committed Person in Charge (Residential Manager) to lead a HIQA-registered designated centre in Portarlington. You will ensure a safe, person-centred, and compliant operation while promoting autonomy, dignity, and meaningful connection for residents.

You will manage staffing, budgets, governance, and care planning, guiding a multidisciplinary team and shaping a new residential service with opportunities for development and growth within a rights-based, joy-filled

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a management or supervisory role in health or social care.
• Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams and directing them toward shared goals.
• Experience managing a designated centre through HIQA's regulatory cycle (registration, inspection, re-registration).
• Strong knowledge of HIQA Regulations, National Standards, relevant legislation, and policy frameworks.
• Demonstrated understanding of positive behaviour support and rights-based practice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and people-leadership skills.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Be willing to undertake mandatory training.
• Up-to-date CORU registration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the designated centre, including staffing, budgets, and governance.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings and ensure high-quality care planning.
• Drive strategic leadership and day-to-day operational management of the centre.
• Influence culture, systems, and service delivery model within a new organisation.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Prioritisation

Problem Solving

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Nursing Qualification

Education

Social Care/Nursing degree

Job description

Person in Charge (PIC) - Designated Centre (Residential Manager)

Harbour Care, a new and ambitious rights-based organisation, is seeking a committed and compassionate Person in Charge (Residential Manager) to join their team in Portarlington. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the vision, values, and delivery of high-quality residential services for adults with disabilities.

As the key accountable leader for a HIQA-registered designated centre, you will be responsible for its safe, person-centred, and compliant operation. The core of this role is to ensure residents experience autonomy, dignity, and meaningful connection in their daily lives, all while upholding full regulatory compliance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

We are looking for a leader with a strong background in health or social care management, who is knowledgeable about HIQA regulations and passionate about rights-based practice. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, manage day-to-day operations, and play a pivotal role in the initial registration and ongoing success of new residential services. If you are an inspiring leader dedicated to empowering others and creating a joyful, supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

About the role

In this dynamic role, your day-to-day will involve a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on operational management. You will oversee all aspects of the designated centre, from ensuring optimal staffing levels and managing budgets to leading multidisciplinary team meetings and ensuring the highest standards of care planning.

This is more than just a management position; it's a chance to build something from the ground up. As part of a new organisation, you will directly influence the culture, systems, and service delivery model. There is excellent potential for career progression and professional development as Harbour Care grows. You'll be empowered to implement innovative ideas, use technology to enhance governance, and truly shape a service that prioritises joy, connection, and empowerment for its residents.

About the company

Harbour Care invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to help achieve its ambition to provide high-quality, person-centered residential care for people with disabilities, supporting them to live lives of their choosing.

As this is a new organization, the successful candidate will be expected to be flexible in their approach.

Required Criteria

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a management or supervisory role in health or social care.
• Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams and directing them toward shared goals.
• Experience managing a designated centre through HIQA's regulatory cycle (registration, inspection, re-registration) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of HIQA Regulations, National Standards, relevant legislation, and associated policy frameworks.
• Demonstrated understanding of positive behaviour support and rights-based practice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and people-leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and lead in a complex environment.
• Appropriate third-level qualification in Social Care, Nursing, Health & Social Care Management, or equivalent.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Be willing to undertake mandatory training.
• Up-to-date CORU registration.

Desired Criteria

• Qualification in management, leadership, quality improvement, or disability practice.
• Experience in service startup, commissioning, or organisational development.
• Experience working within neurodiversity-affirming practice models.
• Familiarity with HSE contracting, funding models, MDT arrangements, and reporting systems.
• Interest in how technology can strengthen governance, streamline processes, and enhance person-centred outcomes.

Skills you'll need

• Continuous Improvement
• Prioritisation
• Problem Solving
• Regulatory Compliance
• Leadership
• Communication
• Nursing Qualification