Person in Charge – Disabilities
Person in Charge
My client is a leading provider of facilities for with people with intellectual disabilities and other kinds of special needs.
Their residents share their home, spiritual and working lives with those who are motivated to meet others as individuals needing support and recognition for who they are, and not as carer and cared for in the conventional sense.
Medforce are proud to be recruiting for a Person in Charge in a coastal town in Wexford. This person will lead day-to-day management of a community, ensuring person-centred, high-quality residential and day, ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and national disability regulations. Provide leadership, line management, and strategic oversight.
Responsibilities of Person in Charge
- Lead and manage the community, staff, and resources.
- Liaise with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and HSE.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and service agreements.
- Ensure safe, high-quality service in residential, supported living, and day services.
- Promote a culture of safeguarding and accountability.
- Oversee policies, reporting, assessments, and support plans.
- Ensure adequate staffing levels and skills mix.
- Manage supervision, appraisals, recruitment, and training.
- Participate in the on-call system.
- Manage budgets and financial controls.
- Work with Finance on planning and stewardship.
- Ensure proper resident money management and safeguards.
- Collaborate with HSE, HIQA, other agencies.
Requirements of Person in Charge
- Level 7+ in Social Care or related field.
- Postgraduate qualification in Management (Desirable).
- 2+ years in senior management in social care.
- 5+ years in the sector, including with vulnerable groups.
- Strong understanding of disability services, safeguarding, HIQA, New Directions.
- Experience with project delivery, risk management, and advocacy.
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