Residential Care Leader - Intellectual Disability

Cpl Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Group is seeking a proactive Person in Charge (PIC) for Intellectual Disability Services in Meath to lead residential services. You will shape high-quality, person-centred care, ensure regulatory compliance, and support teams to deliver dignified independence for service users.

With nursing or social care qualifications and at least three years of management experience, you will drive HIQA standards, governance, and continuous improvement across centres, while building strong relationships

Qualifications

• Nursing degree with NMBI registration (or eligibility) or Level 8 Social Care degree.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience in health or social care.
• Management qualification: NFQ Level 6 or higher.
• Strong knowledge of HIQA standards, person-centred planning, and clinical governance.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of residential services in line with HIQA standards and the Health Act 2007
• Drive the delivery of 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 key stakeholders
• Champion best practice in care planning, risk management, and continuous improvement

Skills

HIQA standards

Person-centred planning

Clinical governance

Staff development

Education

Nursing Degree with NMBI registration

Level 8 Degree in Social Care

NFQ Level 6 qualification

Job description

Cpl Group is seeking a proactive Person in Charge (PIC) for Intellectual Disability Services in Meath to lead residential services. You will shape high-quality, person-centred care, ensure regulatory compliance, and support teams to deliver dignified independence for service users.

With nursing or social care qualifications and at least three years of management experience, you will drive HIQA standards, governance, and continuous improvement across centres, while building strong relationships