Person In Charge - Kingscourt, Co. Cavan

The Talbot Group; Dunaree; On-site; EUR 50,400 - 61,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction process

Continuous Professional Development support

27 days annual leave

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Free onsite car parking

Job summary

The Talbot Group is looking for a passionate Person in Charge to manage their disability service in Kingscourt, County Cavan. This role involves ensuring the highest standards of care for residents while leading and mentoring the staff team.

Key responsibilities include maintaining compliance with HIQA standards, developing person-centred care plans, and supporting residents' independence. The ideal candidate will have a QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care and at least three years of relevant experience.

Generous benefits include extensive training, career progression opportunities, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a management or supervisory role in Health or Social Care.
• Strong leadership skills and effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall operation and service quality to residents.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards.
• Mentor and supervise the staff team.
• Develop and maintain person-centred care plans.
• Support residents in having choice and control in their lives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care

Health or Social Care management qualification

Job description

About Talbot Group: The Talbot Group aims to provide the highest quality of care and support to our residents to enable them to have the very best life they can and to maximise their independence. We are appointing an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate to join our Team. To provide services in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values, where the delivery of exceptional quality person‑centred care to our residents is their focus. The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity for training and development so that we can achieve the best outcome for our residents, while at the same time supporting our staff in their professional development.

Job Title: Person in Charge

Location: Kingscourt, County Cavan

Type of Service: Disability Service

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Salary: €56,000+ DOE

Purpose of the Role

• The Person in Charge (PIC) will be responsible for the overall management of the Service, including providing the highest standards of service to Residents and managing staff.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and implementing Talbot Group policies and procedures supporting best care and practice in disability services.
• Report and where appropriate respond to complaints, in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• The Person in Charge manages the staff team and provides mentorship and leadership – supervision, appraisals, monthly team meetings.
• Coordinate and prioritise appointments in liaison with the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Ensure a high quality of life for residents through person‑centred care plans, health promotion, reviews and personal risk assessments, as appropriate.
• Enable and support residents to have choice and control in their lives, develop citizenship, maintain relationships with family and friends, including accessing advocates and other professional supports as may be appropriate.
• Ensure care plans are regularly reviewed and updated as per regulations.
• Be aware of current developments within the relevant profession and maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Role Requirements

• A QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care or a degree in another relevant allied healthcare‑related discipline.
• Have a minimum of three years' experience in a management or supervisory role in the Health or Social Care sector.
• Hold an appropriate qualification in Health or Social Care management (minimum level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

PIC Rewards & Benefits

• Comprehensive induction process
• Extensive training programme
• On‑going mentoring and support
• Continuous Professional Development support
• Career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary with increments based on scope of role, qualifications, and experience.
• 40 hour week (all breaks paid)
• 27 days annual leave
• Sick leave benefit
• Maternity leave benefit
• Death in service benefit
• Christmas gift card
• HIQA inspection gift card
• Service‑based recognition awards
• €500 refer a friend initiative
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
• Bike‑to‑Work Scheme
• Free onsite car parking

If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our team as a Person in Charge, we would like to hear from you!