Regional Care Manager

Care Connect Group IRL; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Connect Group IRL is seeking a Regional Care Manager to lead our day-to-day homecare service in Munster, with potential to cover additional locations based on business needs. The role combines operational leadership with field visits and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will manage budgets, growth of hours from HSE and private packages, ensure regulatory compliance with HIQA and HSE policies, and mentor a team of care staff to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 6 in Healthcare or Social Care, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a Care Manager role within Homecare.
• Excellent people skills and approachability.
• Ability to analyse financial data.
• Full, valid driving licence and willingness to travel across the assigned area.
• Registered Nurse or equivalent management qualification.
• Experience with quality systems such as HIQA & HSE policy frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day homecare service management.
• Grow hours by managing new package requests from HSE and private sector.
• Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices.
• Conduct initial consultations with clients and families.
• Prepare and update client care plans.
• Conduct risk assessments in clients’ homes and mitigate risks.
• Ensure care plans align with client needs and regulatory standards.
• Carry out QA visits in client homes.
• Ensure safeguarding standards compliance.
• Promote safety culture and incident reporting.
• Supervise and mentor care staff.
• Manage rostering, on-call, supervisions, and appraisals.
• Provide care cover when necessary.
• Act as primary contact for the team and stakeholders.
• Build relationships with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and HSE.
• Represent the Company at recruitment events and conferences.

Skills

People skills

Financial data analysis

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 6 in Healthcare or Social Care, or equivalent

Registered Nurse or equivalent management qualification

Job description

Duties of the role

• Overall Management of the day-to-day homecare service and make sure they are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way
• Responsible for the growth hours in your area by managing new packages requests from the HSE and private sector while also managing budgets and forecasts
• Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices.
• Conduct initial consultations with clients and families to assess care needs.
• Prepare, review, and update client care plans.
• Conduct risk assessments in clients’ homes and mitigate any identified risks.
• Ensure care plans are aligned with client needs, regulatory standards, and local policies (e.g., HSE, HIQA).
• Carry out regular Quality Assurance (QA) visits in client homes, ensuring services delivered meet required standards.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding & other relevant standards.
• Promote a culture of safety, openness, and incident reporting.
• Supervise, mentor, and support care staff and caregivers.
• Manage rostering, on-call schedules, supervisions, disciplinary processes, and appraisals.
• Provide care cover when necessary
• Act as primary point of contact for your team and stakeholders within your territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and Home Support Office (e.g., HSE).
• Represent the Company at recruitment events and conferences

Required Qualifications & Experience

• QQI Level 6 in Healthcare or Social Care, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a Care Manager role within Homecare essential
• Excellent people skills and approachability are two essential elements for this role
• Ability to analyse financial data would be a distinct advantage
• Full, valid driving licence and willingness to travel across the assigned area.
• Registered Nurse or equivalent management qualification.
• Experience with quality systems such as HIQA & HSE policy frameworks

Working Conditions

• Full-time role with flexibility required (including occasional evening/weekend commitments).
• Office-based with significant field/home visits.
• On-call telephone support within your territory will be required.

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to join Ireland’s newest Homecare Provider and make a meaningful impact on people’s lives by ensuring high quality, compassionate care is delivered daily. You’ll work with a collaborative team, access ongoing training, and contribute to the growth and improvement of homecare services.

Care Connect Group are currently recruiting a Regional Care Manager to join our team. This is a full-time permanent position based in Munster. Other locations possible depending on business requirements