Person In Charge

Job Title: Person In Charge Location: Sligo Job type: Permanent, full-time, 40-hour working week Are you a Person in Charge seeking a rewarding new challenge? Join a well-established, fully Irish-owned leader in disability services as Person in Charge at a newly opened residential home in Sligo. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and eager to advance in their career. The ideal candidate will have experience working with service users with autism, although this is preferred, not essential. Meet your potential employer: Charlene Cooke Healthcare Recruitment is delighted to partner with a dynamic and fast-growing residential care provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care across Ireland. This organisation is proud to announce the opening of a new residential home in Sligo. With a strong emphasis on growth and career progression, this provider offers outstanding opportunities for employees to thrive within a supportive and collaborative environment. As Person in Charge, you will lead a passionate team in delivering high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring all services meet the highest standards and comply with Government and HSE policies. This role demands strong leadership, independence, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in care. The primary purpose of this role Deliver exceptional support to individuals utilizing the disability service, ensuring it aligns with relevant Government and Health Service Executive policies. Within this framework, the Manager is expected to demonstrate autonomy, initiative, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and delivery service. Report and where appropriate respond to complaints, in line with organisational policies and procedures. The Person in Charge manages the staff team as well as providing mentorship and leadership -Supervision, appraisals, monthly team meetings. Coordinate and prioritise appointments in liaison with multi-disciplinary team. Ensure a high quality of life for residents through person centred care plans, health promotion, reviews and personal risk assessments, as appropriate. Enable and support residents to have choice and control in their lives, develop citizenship, maintain relationships with family and friends incl. accessing advocates and other professional supports as maybe appropriate. Ensure care plans are regularly reviewed and updated as per regulations. Be aware of current developments within relevant profession and maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development. Assist in training and orienting new care team members, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their roles effectively. Assist in organising and facilitating training programs and workshops for the team to enhance their knowledge and skills. Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of care plans, assessments, and other relevant records. Monitor and ensure the completion of required documentation by team members in a timely manner. Assist in implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall quality of care services provided. Conduct regular audits and checks to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the team, promoting effective communication and teamwork. Our clients houses are spacious modern bungalows located in their own grounds to allow easy access and privacy for those we care for. Each house provides extensive living and sleeping accommodation and additional facilities such as sensory rooms and gardens depending on the needs of those who live in the house. Conditions of work This post requires a flexible approach to working hours, primarily to ensure the safety and well-being of young people and staff. The post holder is required to lead and participate in the On-Call support system. Eligibility Criteria: A QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care or a degree in another relevant Allied Healthcare related discipline. Hold an appropriate qualification in Health or Social Care management. (minimum level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications). A minimum of 3 years in a management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care which preferably would include the supervision of staff/volunteers and financial management. A proven track record of managing a residential service which meets quality, regulatory/legislative requirements. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience of report writing personal support plans, people and roster management. Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle. Excellent working knowledge of legislative/regulatory requirements and responsibilities. Mandatory - all applicants must have full clean manual drivers license with eligibility to drive in Ireland Benefits: Competitive salary, with increments based on qualifications and experience. Comprehensive induction and training program. Ongoing mentoring, support, and professional development. Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation. What you need to do now: If youre ready to make a positive difference to the lives of young people with disabilities, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone Skills: Intellectual disability Social care manager Person In Charge