Person In Charge

Communicare is a private, family-owned Irish company with a dedicated team of Social Care Workers, Nurses, and Healthcare Assistants committed to delivering world-class care in private homes, hospitals, Residential and Respite care facilities across Ireland.

Our Residential Care Services are individually tailored to meet the specific needs and support requirements of each service user. We take a multidisciplinary approach, led by Social Care Workers, Nurses, and Social Care Assistants to ensure that a high standard of care is consistently delivered. Our goal is to promote a good quality of life for every service user in a safe, supportive, and person-centred environment, with 24/7 care as required.

We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Person in Charge / Residential Service Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of one of our residential houses which supports adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, many of whom have additional clinical needs. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in ensuring that our service users receive the highest standard of person-centred care in line with HIQA regulations and Communicare's core values. As Person in Charge, you will be responsible for leading a dedicated care team, developing and implementing individualised support plans, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. You will also foster a positive team culture, promote professional development, and work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.

• Act as the Person in Charge (PIC) of the designated centre, ensuring full compliance with HIQA regulations and all relevant legislation.
• Lead and manage the residential service to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, respect, and independence.
• Ensure the service operates in accordance with best practice guidelines and internal quality standards.
• Oversee all aspects of the centre's management, including staff supervision, rosters, resource planning, and health and safety compliance.
• Promote and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for service users and staff.
• Ensure that service users are actively involved in decision-making and daily living activities.
• Lead, support, and motivate a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify, manage, and report operational risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies in collaboration with senior management.
• Engage in ongoing quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.

• Relevant third-level qualification such as Social Care Degree, General Nurse or Intellectual Disability Nurse (with full registration with the NMBI).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within a social or health care service.
• Proven experience working in a HIQA-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of HIQA Standards, the Health Act 2007, and associated regulations and guidance documents.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for delivering person-centred care and empowering people with disabilities to live full and meaningful lives.

• Permanent/Full-time Contract
• Competitive salary
• Healthcare: Access to comprehensive healthcare services for you and your family
• Pension: Participation in our pension scheme
• 24-hour On-Call Support
• Comprehensive Induction Process
• Extensive Training Programme
• Ongoing Mentoring and Support
• Continuous Professional Development
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
• TaxSaver Commuter Ticket Scheme
• Company Social Events
• Free Onsite Car Parking

Apply today For more information, contact our recruitment team on 01 833 8000 for a completely confidential discussion about the role. Please note, you must be eligible to work in Ireland at the time of applying in order to be considered for this role.