Person In Charge
Social Care Manager (Person in Charge) – Full Time – Kilkenny
Salary: €57,327 – €67,416
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established community-based service provider supporting adults with intellectual disabilities across residential, supported living, and day services.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Care Manager / Person in Charge to take on a senior leadership role within a complex service, ensuring high-quality, person-centred supports while maintaining full compliance with HIQA and safeguarding standards.
The Role
As Person in Charge, you will have overall responsibility for the governance, leadership, and day-to-day management of services. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee quality and compliance, and ensure individuals supported experience a safe, meaningful, and high-quality life.
This is a full-time salaried role (approx. 40 hours per week) and includes participation in an on-call rota, including evenings and weekends.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage residential, supported living, and day services
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Ensure compliance with HIQA regulations, safeguarding, and organisational policies
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Provide leadership, supervision, and support to management and frontline staff
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Oversee person-centred planning, risk management, complaints, and quality assurance
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Manage budgets and support the ongoing sustainability of the service
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Liaise with funders, regulators, families, and external stakeholders
Requirements
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Minimum QQI Level 7 in Social Care or a related discipline
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Postgraduate management qualification desirable
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At least 3 years’ senior management experience
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At least 5 years’ experience within health, social care, or voluntary sector services
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Strong knowledge of HIQA standards and regulatory compliance
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary aligned to recognised pay scales
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Career progression and professional development opportunities
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Strong work–life balance
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Paid annual leave and mandatory training
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Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service benefit
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Paid travel expenses
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