Assistant Director of Operations

Our organisation Cheeverstown is a voluntary organisation, regulated by the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA). We provide a wide range of person centred services including residential, respite and day services to almost 400 adults with an intellectual disability in the south Dublin area. "To enable people with an intellectual disability to have full and meaningful lives through person centred services in partnership with their circle of support".

The Assistant Director of Operations is accountable for overseeing Cheeverstown's direct service provision, including residential supports, day service supports, and respite services. In collaboration with the Director of Operations & Service Developments, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all services meet high standards of quality, guiding strategic development initiatives, and facilitating the implementation of individualised, rights-based, integrated service delivery within the community. As a pivotal member of the senior management team, the Assistant Director of Operations supports the Director of Operations & Service Developments by assuming operational responsibility for residential, supported living, day service supports, and respite services. The role encompasses direction of all residential supports and the execution of strategic priorities, particularly in facilitating transitions from Cheeverstown campus to community-based living for residents. Additionally, the incumbent holds the responsibilities of the Director of Nursing. We are now taking applications for the role of Assistant Director of Operations.

• Support the CEO and Director of Operations in achieving strategic objectives and participate fully as an active member of the Senior Management Team, upholding shared accountability for corporate governance.
• Assist the CEO and Board of Management in ensuring comprehensive compliance and organisational accountability.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations & Service Developments to develop, implement, and monitor robust planning and control systems, measuring operational performance against Cheeverstown and HSE key performance indicators, and initiating action plans to address areas of underperformance.
• Ensure management systems are established to both anticipate and resolve emerging issues in service delivery.
• Lead change initiatives through partnership and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exhibit behaviour consistent with organisational values, championing these standards across all teams.
• Provide leadership and foster the development of high-performing teams.

• Registered with the NMBI as relevant to Intellectual Disability/ General Nursing.
• 10 years post registration nursing experience.
• 5 years nursing management experience at a minimum level of a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 with 3 of those 5 being at a senior strategic level within a large organisation.
• Successfully completed a post registration study at the level of National Framework of Qualifications level 8.
• Possess the requisite clinical, managerial and administrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
• Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of effective senior management leadership.

Salary will be paid as per Director of Nursing Band 2A pay scale (2905). Point on scale will be reflective of experience.

Please email careers@cheeverstown.ie for the full job description.

Please note all offers remain provisional until all pre employment checks ( references, OH, verification of services and Garda vetting ) have been conducted and you have been issued with a contract of employment.

Cheeverstown is an equal opportunities employer.