Person in Charge – Kildare

Allied Health/Nursing; Kildare; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Structured pay scales

Career progression

Work/life balance focus

Death in Service Benefit

Paid mandatory training

Paid travel expenses

Supportive culture and leadership

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing in Kildare seeks an experienced Person in Charge to lead residential services with responsibility for governance, management, and high-quality, person-centred delivery in line with HIQA regulations and Camphill values.

The role requires strong operational and strategic leadership to ensure safety, compliance, and a positive culture for staff and residents. Provides staffing oversight, budgeting, and service development at local and organisational levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 QQI qualification in Health or Social Care.
• At least 5 years’ experience in health, social care, or voluntary sector.
• Minimum of 3 years’ senior management experience with strategic planning and service leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and leadership of designated residential services in line with HIQA regulations and national standards.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care and supports are delivered to residents.
• Lead, manage, and support staff teams, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safeguarding, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Oversee staffing, rostering, budgets, and resources to ensure effective service delivery.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development at local and organisational level.
• Act as the designated Person in Charge in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the on-call rota as required.

Education

Level 7 QQI qualification (e.g. BA in Social Care Studies or Social Care Management)

Job description

Person in Charge

• Contract


• Kildare


• Health and Social Care Professionals


• €57,327.00 – €65,807.00 per annum

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Person in Charge (PIC) to lead residential services in Kildare. This is a senior leadership role with overall responsibility for the effective governance, management, and delivery of high-quality, person-centred services in line with HIQA regulations and Camphill values.

The successful candidate will provide strong operational and strategic leadership, ensuring safe, compliant, and meaningful supports for residents while fostering a positive and supportive culture for staff teams.

Key Responsibilities of the Person in Charge:

• Provide overall management and leadership of designated residential services in line with HIQA regulations and national standards.


• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care and supports are delivered to residents.


• Lead, manage, and support staff teams, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.


• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safeguarding, and organisational policies and procedures.


• Oversee staffing, rostering, budgets, and resources to ensure effective service delivery.


• Contribute to strategic planning and service development at local and organisational level.


• Act as the designated Person in Charge in accordance with regulatory requirements.


• Participate in the on-call rota as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Minimum Level 7 qualification on the QQI Framework, such as BA in Social Care Studies, Social Care Management, or an equivalent relevant qualification in Health or Social Care.


• At least 5 years’ experience working in the health, social care, or voluntary sector.


• Minimum of 3 years’ senior management experience at a comparable level, including demonstrable experience in strategic planning and service leadership.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in Social Care Management or a recognised Management qualification.


• Strong knowledge of HIQA regulations and disability services.
  
• Proven experience in staff management, governance, and quality assurance.

What they Offer

• Competitive salary with structured pay scales


• Career progression and development opportunities


• Strong focus on work/life balance


• Death in Service Benefit


• Paid mandatory training


• Paid travel expenses


• Supportive organisational culture and leadership structure