Person in Charge – Tipperary Town

Cpl Healthcare; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare is currently seeking a Person in Charge (PIC) to lead Residential and Respite Services in Tipperary Town, supporting adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

The role focuses on HIQA compliance, delivering high-quality person-centred care, and leading a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for service users.

Qualifications

• Must hold QQI Level 8 Honours Degree in Social Care, Nursing or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in intellectual disability services.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership/management role within healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.
• Full, clean Irish driving licence and right to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of Designated Centres with HIQA compliance.
• Deliver and continuously improve high-quality, person-centred care.
• Ensure services meet regulatory, legal, and organisational requirements.
• Support, mentor, and develop the team while fostering a positive culture.
• Collaborate with Integrated Services Manager and multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Regulatory compliance

Education

QQI Level 8 Honours Degree in Social Care/Nursing/related field

Job description

Person in Charge (PIC) – Residential & Respite Services

Tipperary Town

Cpl Healthcare is currently seeking a Person in Charge (PIC) to lead Residential and Respite Services supporting adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role where you can make a real difference—supporting individuals to live as independently as possible, connect with their community, and achieve personal goals through residential, respite, and day services.

Successful Candidate will:

• Lead the day-to-day running of Designated Centres, ensuring full compliance with HIQA standards and the Health Act 2007
• Deliver and continuously improve high-quality, person-centred care
• Ensure services meet all regulatory, legal, and organisational requirements
• Support, mentor, and develop your team while fostering a positive and respectful culture
• Work closely with the Integrated Services Manager and multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for service users

The ideal candidate will have:

• A QQI Level 8 Honours Degree in Social Care, Nursing, or a related field
• At least 3 years’ experience working in intellectual disability services
• A minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role within healthcare
• Strong knowledge of HIQA standards and relevant regulations
• A full, clean Irish driving licence
• The right to work in Ireland
• A recognised management qualification (or currently working towards one)