Person in Charge

Who We Are

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities one of the top 200 Employers in Ireland supports over 2,800 children and adults of every ability to live ‘Your Life, Your Way’. Since 1957, Horizons has played a vital role in communities right across Cork city and county.We work to enhance the lives of people with an intellectual disability and/or autism; working in partnership with them, their families and local communities to provide a broad range of person centred services and supports. We pr

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities one of the top 200 Employers in Ireland supports over 2,800 children and adults of every ability to live ‘Your Life, Your Way’. Since 1957, Horizons has played a vital role in communities right across Cork city and county.We work to enhance the lives of people with an intellectual disability and/or autism; working in partnership with them, their families and local communities to provide a broad range of person centred services and supports. We pr

Skills and attributes

- Flexibilty
- Communcation
- Motivational Skills

Description

Person in Charge

(Social Care Leader/CNM2 grade)

Residential & Community Services

Full Time & Part Time Positions Available

Are you a health or social care professional committed to delivering exceptional quality person-centred services to adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism? Are you seeking a rewarding leadership role within disability services?

We are now recruiting for a Person in Charge (PIC) for either our Residential or Community based services. As Person in Charge you will have the opportunity to work as part of a committed team providing the highest standards of service to the People we Support.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed individual to work with our long established and respected organisation making a tangible and meaningful difference daily to the lives of the People we Support.

We offer a competitive salary, access to collaborative and learning opportunities and we welcome applications from either social care or nursing professionals who wish to step into a regulatory leadership role, guiding dedicated teams to deliver services in line with HIQA standards and our organisational values.

Position: Person in Charge

Grade: Social Care Leader

Location: Cork City & County

Employment type and Hours: Full Time Permanent & Part Time Permanent

39 hours per week for Social Care Leader (19.5 Part time)

Salary: Social Care Leader 7 point scale:

OR

Position: Person in Charge

Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2)

Location: Cork City & County

Employment type and Hours: Full Time Permanent & Part Time Permanent

37.5 hours per week for Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (18.75 Part time)

Salary: Clinical Nurse Manager 2, 11-point scale

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the day-to-day operations of the service in accordance with the Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations.
- Ensure the delivery of safe, respectful and rights-based supports to adults in our service.
- Oversee governance, staffing, scheduling, risk management and service planning.
- Foster a positive team culture, supporting professional development and reflective practice.
- Maintain high standards of record keeping, safeguarding and quality assurance.
- Liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams, other managers / coordinators and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to care and supports.
- A Recognised qualification in Social Care, Nursing (RNID preferred), or equivalent
- Registration with CORU / in the process of registering with CORU (for social care professionals) or Registration with NMBI (for nurses)
- Minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in the disability sector
- Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory or management experience
- Thorough understanding of HIQA regulations and the role of a PIC in a Designated Centre
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and decision-making skills
- A strong commitment to inclusion, advocacy and person-led planning.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- A full clean driver’s license is essential for the role
- Experience of working in residential disability services
- Experience in managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support frameworks

We Offer:

- Supportive leadership structures and a collaborative management team
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme and generous leave entitlements
- A service culture that values innovation, respect and continuous improvement

Informal enquiries may be made to Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager on 086 606 3302 and Liza Fitzgerald Assistant Director or Nursing on 086 048 7735

Completed application forms must be submitted by Friday 3rd of October 2025.

Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

A panel may be formed for a 12 month period to fill any future permanent or temporary, fulltime, or part time Person in Charge roles that may arise across Horizons.

Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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