Residential Disability Service Manager | Co. Mayo

3Q Recruitment Ltd.; Connacht; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Bonus option

25 days annual leave

Company Pension

Income Protection Scheme

Enhanced maternity pay

Paid training

Higher Education Bursary

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

3Q Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Residential Disability Service Manager for a permanent role in Co. Mayo. You will lead a residential disability service, build a strong team, and ensure person-centred care with regulatory compliance.

The role offers a salary of €56,000–€66,000 DOE, a supernumerary structure, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support professional development and long-term stability.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 7 degree in Social Care or Health Care.
• Level 6 Management qualification.
• Minimum three years’ management or supervisory experience in health or social care.
• Proven experience managing a residential service within regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting people with autism is desirable.
• Strong understanding of quality and compliance within disability services.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Eligibility to live and work in Ireland without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a dedicated care team.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred service delivery.
• Maintain compliance with HIQA Standards and relevant regulations.
• Oversee individual care plans, assessments and documentation.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and service audits.
• Support staff training, development and performance.
• Promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Build a positive and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Regulatory compliance

Person-centred care

Driving licence

Education

Level 7 degree in Social Care or Health Care

Level 6 Management qualification

Job description

Residential Disability Service Manager | Co. Mayo Location: Co. Mayo

Salary: €56,000–€66,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Role: Supernumerary

Lead the Service. Develop the Team. Raise the Standard.

If you’re an experienced Social Care leader ready to take real ownership of a residential disability service, this is an opportunity to step into a permanent Residential Disability Service Manager position in Co. Mayo, where leadership, quality and person-centred care sit at the heart of the role.

With a €56,000–€66,000 salary DOE, a supernumerary structure and a strong package of professional and personal benefits, this role gives an experienced manager the opportunity to focus on what matters: leading the service, supporting the team and maintaining high standards of care and compliance.

The position may also be suitable for candidates currently working in or searching for Person in Charge (PIC) opportunities within residential disability services.

Why Consider This Role?

This is more than the next management title on your CV. It is a permanent opportunity to lead within a regulated residential service, supported by benefits designed to promote your professional development and long-term stability.

• €56,000–€66,000 salary DOE
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Supernumerary position
• On-call allowance and bonus option
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Company Pension
• Income Protection Scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Paid training from commencement
• Higher Education Bursary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities
• Bike to Work Scheme

What You’ll Be Leading

As Residential Disability Service Manager, you’ll take a key leadership role within the residential service, supporting your team while ensuring quality, compliance and person-centred service delivery remain at the required standard.

You will:

• Lead and support a dedicated care team
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred service delivery
• Maintain compliance with HIQA Standards and relevant regulations
• Oversee individual care plans, assessments and documentation
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and service audits
• Support staff training, development and performance
• Promote dignity, independence and wellbeing
• Build a positive and collaborative team environment
• Participate in the on-call support system

What You’ll Need

This opportunity is suited to an experienced Social Care or Health Care professional who understands the responsibility involved in leading a regulated residential service.

You’ll need:

• Relevant Level 7 degree in Social Care or Health Care
• Level 6 Management qualification
• Minimum three years’ management or supervisory experience in health or social care
• Proven experience managing a residential service within regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting people with autism is desirable
• Strong understanding of quality and compliance within disability services
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Eligibility to live and work in Ireland without restriction