Person in Charge - Meath

Cpl Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Group in Meath is seeking a passionate Person in Charge (PIC) to lead high-quality residential services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role focuses on delivering person-centred care, compliance with HIQA standards, and building strong teams across multiple residences.

You will oversee daily operations, support staff development, collaborate with families and multi-disciplinary teams, and champion continuous improvement to ensure dignity, choice and independence for

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or social care degree required.
• Minimum 3 years’ management experience in health or social care.
• Knowledge of HIQA standards and clinical governance.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of residential services in line with HIQA standards and the Health Act 2007.
• Drive safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Inspire, support, and develop staff teams to thrive.
• Build strong relationships with families, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders.
• Champion best practice in care planning, risk management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership & management

Management experience

HIQA standards knowledge

Person-centred planning

Clinical governance

Experience with intellectual disabil.

Eligibility to work in Ireland

Education

Nursing Degree with NMBI registration or Level 8 Degree in Social Care

Level 6 NFQ management qualification

Job description

Person in Charge (PIC) – Intellectual Disability Services

Meath

Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real difference? We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Person in Charge (PIC) to lead high-quality residential services supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.

This is more than just a management role — it’s an opportunity to shape lives. You’ll lead dedicated teams, oversee residential centres, and empower individuals to live with dignity, choice, and independence every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the day-to-day operations of residential services in line with HIQA standards and the Health Act 2007
• Driving the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care
• Ensuring full compliance with all regulatory and organisational requirements
• Inspiring, supporting, and developing staff teams to thrive
• Building strong relationships with families, multidisciplinary teams, and key stakeholders
• Championing best practice in care planning, risk management, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• Nursing Degree with NMBI registration (or eligibility) OR a Level 8 Degree in Social Care
• At least 3 years’ management experience in health or social care
• A recognised management qualification (minimum Level 6 NFQ)
• Strong knowledge of HIQA standards, person-centred planning, and clinical governance
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland

Why Join?

Join an organisation that truly values its people — where staff are supported, development is encouraged, and service users are always at the heart of everything we do.