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Person In charge -Social Care Leader

Brothers of Charity Services Ireland

Limerick

On-site

EUR 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

16 days ago

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Job summary

A leading organization in social care is seeking a Person in Charge/Social Care Leader for their Limerick Community Services. This permanent role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with HIQA standards, and contributing to the individual planning of care for adults with intellectual disabilities. Ideal candidates will have a strong management background and relevant qualifications, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years management or supervisory experience in health/social care.
  • Strong knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.
  • Ability to manage and motivate staff efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, motivate, and supervise staff effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with HIQA standards.
  • Develop and implement Personal Lifestyle Planning.

Skills

Communication
Teamwork
Management
Organisational
Interpersonal

Education

Minimum Level 8 Qualification in Social Care, Nursing, Social Work or relevant discipline
Formal qualification in Management

Tools

Spreadsheets
Database software

Job description

Brothers Of Charity Services Ireland

LIMERICK REGION

Applications are invited for the following position:

PERSON IN CHARGE / SOCIAL CARE LEADER

(78/78 hours per fortnight)

Permanent Contract

Location: Limerick Community Services

Essential Criteria:

  • Minimum Level 8 Qualification in Social Care, Nursing, Social Work or other relevant discipline.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Have a strong working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage, motivate and supervise staff.
  • Have an understanding of and commitment to Personal Lifestyle Planning.
  • Be proactive and have the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative.
  • Excellent IT, administration, report writing and organisational skills.
  • Possess a full clean driving licence and own vehicle.
  • Be able to work evenings and weekend shifts.
  • Be prepared to be on call as required

Desirable Criteria:

  • Have 3 years minimum experience in management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care.
  • Hold a formal qualification in Management
  • Working with budgets and accounts
  • Knowledge of spreadsheets and database
  • Have reasonable knowledge and appreciation of, residential needs, social/recreational issues and training programmes for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Hours of Work: 39 hours per week in a rolling fortnightly roster that spans across 7 days of the week

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Sunday 6th July 2025

Short listing of applications may apply

Canvassing will disqualify

Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process.

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region, is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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