Respite Services Lead: Care Operations & Team Growth

TerraGlen Residential Childcare Services; Wexford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

On-site Parking

Travel Allowance

Car for Eligible Roles

Night Shift Premiums

Team Building Events

Contributory Pension

Job summary

TerraGlen Residential Care Services invites a dedicated professional to join as Person in Charge, leading daily operations and upholding standards of care. You will guide a team to ensure dignity, independence, and person-centered supports for service users.

The role requires expertise in HIQA regulation and health and social care legislation, with focus on safeguarding, staff development, and collaborative engagement with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Need for leadership and supervision experience in health or social care settings.
• Qualified to Level 8 or higher in relevant social care field; CORU recognition preferred.
• Management qualification or proven managerial experience required.
• Strong knowledge of HIQA, Children First Act 2015, Disability Act 2005, and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations within a designated centre.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA, Health Act 2007, and related legislation.
• Support and mentor your team through supervision, training, and reflection.
• Promote inclusion, dignity, and personal choice for all service users.
• Engage with families, professionals, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage resources effectively, balancing quality and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Supervision

Regulatory awareness

Education

Level 8 qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies/Social Work/Psychology

Management qualification (Level 7 with 30 ECTS or Level 6+ in HIQA Regulation 14(7))

Job description

TerraGlen Residential Care Services invites a dedicated professional to join as Person in Charge, leading daily operations and upholding standards of care. You will guide a team to ensure dignity, independence, and person-centered supports for service users.

The role requires expertise in HIQA regulation and health and social care legislation, with focus on safeguarding, staff development, and collaborative engagement with families and professionals.