Person in Charge Social Care Leader – Longford
Person in Charge (Social Care Leader) – Longford
Location: Longford
Job Type: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Sector: Health & Social Care
About the Role
Medforce Healthcare is currently recruiting an experienced Person in Charge (PIC) / Social Care Leader on behalf of a leading provider of disability services in Longford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced health or social care professional with strong leadership and management experience to take responsibility for the delivery of a high-quality, person-centred residential service.
As Person in Charge, you will provide leadership to the service and care team, ensuring the people supported receive safe, respectful and individualised care while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and service delivery.
The successful candidate will be committed to promoting Advocacy, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration and Human Rights, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and HIQA standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to the service and care team.
- Take the lead on shift and support the effective day-to-day running of the service.
- Promote high standards of person-centred care and support.
- Participate in the assessment of individuals’ needs and the development and implementation of individualised care plans.
- Ensure care interventions are delivered appropriately and monitor outcomes.
- Support the induction, training and development of new and existing team members.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date care documentation, assessments and records.
- Monitor compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct audits and quality checks and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Promote a positive, collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Work closely with colleagues, families and relevant multidisciplinary professionals.
- Participate in the service’s on-call support system.
Essential Criteria
- Minimum 3 years’ management or supervisory experience within health or social care.
- Relevant Level 7 qualification in Social Care, Health Care or a related discipline.
- Level 6 Management qualification.
- Proven experience managing a residential service within a regulated health or social care environment.
- Demonstrable knowledge of quality, regulatory and legislative requirements.
- Experience working with individuals with autism is highly desirable.
- Full, current driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
- Access to your own vehicle.
- Eligible to live and work in Ireland without restriction.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary with incremental pay scale.
- Supernumerary position.
- On-call allowance and bonus opportunity.
- Company pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Income protection scheme.
- Enhanced maternity benefits.
- Paid training on commencement.
- Higher Education Bursary.
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
- Clear career progression pathways.
- Dedicated team and access to a knowledgeable multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent staffing ratios.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Bike to Work Scheme.
- Recognition through Values Champion Awards.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Care Manager, Person in Charge, Service Manager or Social Care Leader to take the next step in their career while making a meaningful difference to the lives of the people they support.
If you have the leadership experience, qualifications and commitment required for this role, Medforce would be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today to bfreeney@medforce.ie for further information.
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