Social Care Leader / Clinical Nurse Manager 1

Corlann; Cork; Híbrido; EUR 57.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Corlann, in Fermoy, Co. Cork, seeks a Social Care Leader / CNM1 to lead a residential centre for adults with intellectual disabilities. You will ensure high-quality, person-centred care and compliance with Health Act 2007 and HIQA standards.

The role involves roster management, staff leadership and strong collaboration with families and advocates to promote community integration and rights-based care.

Formación

• 3 years’ experience in residential services supporting adults with intellectual disability, autism and challenging behaviour is essential.
• CORU registration is required or eligible for registration.
• Must possess a nursing qualification and NMBI registration; be eligible for CORU and NMBI as applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure governance, operational management and regulatory compliance of a designated centre for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Manage rosters to ensure adequate staffing in line with the Statement of Purpose.
• Deliver a person-centred service and work with families, key workers and staff to meet individual needs.
• Support community integration and ensure a high-quality service for all residents.

Conocimientos

3 years experience working with adults

CORU registration

NMBI registration

QQI level 7+ plus level 8

Educación

QQI level 7+ in Social Care or Nursing

Level 8 in Health or Management

CORU registration in Social Care

Nursing qualification

Descripción del empleo

Social Care Leader / Clinical Nurse Manager 1

• Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland
• Full time, Permanent

Who We Are

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t

Skills and attributes

• 3 years experience working with adults with intellectual disability
• QQI level 7 or higher in Social Care or Nursing plus level 8 in Health or management
• CORU registration in Social Care or eligible for registration
• Qualified nurse with NMBI registration

Description

Social Care Leader / Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1)

Ref: 105705

Permanent Full-Time (39 / 37.5 hours per week)

Adults Residential Services

Fermoy, Co. Cork or any location as the Employing Authority may designate

A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled throughout our Services

The Purpose

The person appointed shall ensure that the vision is delivered through our core values of Person Centred Service. Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, national Legislation including Health Act 2007 and H.I.Q.A. regulations.

The normal working hours will be 39/37.5 hours per week (depending on qualification) however, flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and nights are involved.

The person appointed shall, as well as partaking on the roster be responsible for the day-to-day management of the centre reflecting the ethos and vision of the Corlann Service, operating within agreed policies and procedures and ensuring that the individual needs of person supported are being met by all workers therein.

As a leader of the team, the postholder will ensure that the interests of each person supported are paramount in discussions. Emphasis will be on forming a team approach involving the person supported, families, key workers, advocates and staff, including day services, on all relevant issues. Working towards community integration and ensuring a quality service is provided to all who use the service are essential parts of the role.

The Role

The Social Care leader (SCL) has overall responsibility for the effective governance, operational management, and regulatory compliance of a designated centre for people with intellectual disabilities. The SCL ensures the residents receive high quality, person centred care and support that promotes dignity, rights, independence and quality of life in accordance with the Organisations policies and procedures, the health act 2007 (as amended) and relevant national standards. The SCL will partake in and manage the roster effectively to ensure adequate staffing in line with the Statement of Purpose.

Reporting to the Area Manager / Person In Charge (PIC)

• Professional Qualifications and Experience etc.
• Candidates must
• Possess a level 7 or higher in Social care or possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Social Care Worker Registration Board, CORU PLUS a level 8 in a health or management related 3rd level qualification on the Quality & Qualifications (QQI) framework OR
• Possess a nursing qualification PLUS a level 8 in a health or management related 3rd level qualification on the Quality & Qualifications (QQI) framework And
• Must be eligible for registration on the Social Care Workers registration board with CORU from November 2023, must obtain such registration by November 2026 and must maintain such registration for the duration of employment in this role.
• If a qualified nurse maintain live annual registration in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) - An Bórd Altranais
• Have a minimum 3 years’ experience of working in residential services supporting adults with intellectual disability, autism and challenging behaviour is essential.
• Be flexible to meet the requirements of the service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of flexibility is essential
• Have experience of using alternative communication methods is essential
• Previous experience and understanding of how to support individuals with very specific and clinical support requirements and a clear understanding of the importance of working in line with written protocols and guidelines is desirable
• Have experience of using a person centered planning system is essential.
• Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems
• Age

The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the

compulsory retirement age for public servants.

* Public Servants not affected by this legislation:

Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants)

have no compulsory retirement age.

Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single

PensionScheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.

4. Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable

of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would

indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

5. Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

6. Hours of Work

The normal working hours will be 39/37.5 hours per week (depending on qualification)

however, flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and nights are involved

Starting and finishing times will be as notified to the appointee from time to time by the

line manager. It is essential that the Social Care Leader / CNM1 ensures that there is

constant and appropriate cover available within the residential service at all times: The

appointee may be required to work additional hours arising from the duties of the

appointment and compensation for these hours by way of time off in lieu, to be taken

in line with the policy.

Remuneration: : Social Care Leader 57,484 - €67,130 (1/6/26 Consolidated Scales)

Clinical Nurse Manager 1: €57,780 - €68,046 (1/6/26 Consolidated Scales)

* Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents.

INFORMAL ENQUIRIES OR REQUEST FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION TO:

Interviews scheduled for Thursday 19th November 2026

A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled throughout our Services

Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer

Corlann is an Equal Opportunity Employer