Social Care Leader – Limerick

Cpl Healthcare; Limerick; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

CPL Healthcare, on behalf of a reputable service supporting individuals with Intellectual Disabilities across Ireland, is seeking a dedicated Social Care Leader. You will lead and supervise staff, ensure HIQA compliance, and promote person-centred planning to drive high-quality care.

The role offers excellent career progression and a supportive, person-centred working environment within a community-based setting across Ireland.

Qualifications

• Level 8 qualification in Social Care, Social Work, Nursing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of HIQA regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication, administration, and organisational skills.
• Experience managing and supervising staff.
• Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and participate in on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently and actively within their communities.
• Promote autonomy, personal development, and equality.
• Lead and supervise staff teams within the designated centre.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with HIQA standards and person-centred planning principles.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Administration

Organisational skills

Education

Level 8 qualification

Job description

CPL Healthcare is recruiting on behalf of a reputable service supporting individuals with Intellectual Disabilities across Ireland.

Reporting to the Area Manager, the successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services while ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently and actively within their communities.
• Promote autonomy, personal development, and equality.
• Lead and supervise staff teams within the designated centre.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with HIQA standards and person-centred planning principles.

Requirements

• Level 8 qualification in Social Care, Social Work, Nursing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of HIQA regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication, administration, and organisational skills.
• Experience managing and supervising staff.
• Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and participate in on-call duties.

Salary & Benefits

• HSE Social Care Leader pay scales apply.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and person-centred working environment.

If you are passionate about empowering individuals and delivering high-quality care, we would love to hear from you.