Person In Charge - Galway City

Ability West; Galway; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ability West provides a range of services in Galway for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. The Person in Charge (PIC) will lead residential and short-break services, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with HIQA regulations and the Health Act 2007.

The role requires 3+ years in a management or supervisory capacity in health/social care, QQI Level 7+ in a relevant field, and NMBI registration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a management or supervisory role in health or social care.
• Possess a QQI Level 7 or higher qualification in nursing, social care, or health science.
• NMBI registration.
• Proven track record of managing a residential service that meets quality and regulatory requirements.
• Strong budgeting and financial management experience.
• Full current driving license.
• Excellent knowledge of legislative/regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the designated centre including residential and short break services.
• Ensure compliance with Health Act 2007 and HIQA.
• Manage annual budget and staffing within approved budgets.
• Lead and supervise staff across all grades and coordinate rosters.
• Maintain records and reports for Area Services Manager.
• Coordinate medication management per policy.
• Drive duties if qualified.
• Foster person-centred programs and community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Staff development

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 7+ in nursing/social care/health science

NMBI registration

Job description

Location: On site / Galway, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker
Annual Salary range:from € 54,444.00 to € 63,980.00

Exciting Opportunity – Person in Charge (PIC)

Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community support, rehabilitative training, and multi-disciplinary support.The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society.Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential.

About the Role

• The PIChas responsibility for the effective provision and operation of services to adults in specified Ability West Service which provides residential and short break respite services.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, national legislation including Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations.
• Role includes taking on the duties of Person in Charge for the designated centre.
• Manage and monitor the annual budget, including staffing and all aspects of expenditure within the centre (central and people we support based) and be r responsible for operating within approved budgets.
• Be responsible for the overall general direction of the running of the designated centre under their remit.
• Ensure that the people we support are provided with a home like atmosphere and ensure that their health, recreational and other needs are adequately catered for.
• Establish and maintain relationships with individuals that are based on respect and equality and that promotes their independence.
• Manage and monitor the annual budget, including staffing and all aspects of expenditure within the centre and be responsible for operating within approved budgets.
• Work with the Finance Department in developing annual budgets that support the designated centre and operational plans.
• Ensure appropriate accounting procedures are in place for management of residents’ accounts and personal monies in keeping with their capacity and personal arrangements. Ensure effective safeguards are in place in respect of resident’s personal finances.
• Help create and add to an atmosphere in which people we support are encouraged to develop individual styles, independence skills and make personal choices.
• Use of person first language in verbal and written communication.
• Ensure the service is fully compliant with national legislation including Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations.
• Manage the development and implementation of person-centred programmes that reflect the individual aspirations and needs of each person we support.
• Liaise with staff in other centres and the appropriate professional support staff and ensure that parents and other visitors to the group home are attended to with tact and consideration.
• Promote and maintain a safe environment for service provision through implementation of Ability West health and safety policies and procedures, risk management system, and all relevant regulations.
• Foster the participation of people we support in activities within the community and to develop an awareness of, and contact with, the group home among members of the local community.
• Keep such records and submit such reports as may be required by the Area Services Manager.
• Complete Core HR on a weekly basis, log incidents on QMIS in a timely manner, review emails and correspondence and submit all reports on activities in your centre as required by management.
• Undertake driving duties (Ability West fleet vehicles or own transport) if qualified and meet relevant organisation criteria.
• Co-ordination of administration, supervising and recording of prescribed medication in line with Ability West’s medication policies and procedures.
• Prepare and implement rosters and manage in line with approved budgets, people we support needs, skill mix and keep these under review with team and Area Service Manager as required.
• Be responsible for the management and supervision of permanent and relief staff of all grades, ensuring professional and work practices consistently meets the required standard and that development and training needs of your staff are identified and pursued, and that staff are rostered to attend scheduled training as required.
• Undertake staff development and support meetings with all staff working in your centre in line with agreed guidelines.

The list of key duties is not exhaustive.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experiencein a management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care.
• Possess a level 7 or higher health related 3rd level qualification on the Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework in nursing/social care or health science.
• NMBI registration
• A proven track record of managing a residential service which meets quality, regulatory/legislative requirements.
• A proven track record of budget management.
• Experience of report writing personal support plans, people, and roster management.
• Full current driving license
• Excellent working knowledge of legislative/regulatory requirements and responsibilities.

A supportive working environment with regular supervision, ongoing support, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

A wide range of on‑the‑job training and development opportunities, including core training such as Studio III and Medication Management

The opportunity to work in a person‑centred organisation, making a meaningful and positive difference to people’s lives and communities

A supportive and inclusive culture where your ideas, experience, and input are genuinely valued

Ongoing professional development and career progression through training, mentoring, and hands‑on experience

Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution of 7%

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