Project Executive

Job Title: Project Executive

Closing Date: 9/2/2025

Location: [Location]

Job Type: Permanent

Job Hours: Part Time (15 hours per week)

The Rehab Group

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference

About the Role:

The Project Executive will play a key role in supporting NLN centres by auditing and enhancing services to meet the New Directions Standards and implementing the EASI (Evaluation, Action, and Service Improvement) tool process. This position is part of the Operations Team and focuses on improving service quality, driving projects, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know.

What We’re Looking For:

Key Qualifications and Experience:

1. Education: Third-level degree in Health & Social Care, Education & Training, or a related field.
2. Experience: At least 3 years in service development, project management, or regulatory compliance roles.
3. Proven track record in planning and managing projects effectively.
4. In-depth knowledge of:

- New Directions Standards
- Person-Centred Planning
- EASI tool process and relevant regulations.
- Strong skills in identifying service challenges, evaluating findings, and recommending improvements.
- Ability to build frameworks to manage New Directions Standards into the future.

Key Skills:

1. Strategic networking and relationship management.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to inspire and bring about change.
3. Ability to collaborate and influence at management level.
4. IT proficiency, particularly with spreadsheets and other tools.
5. Experience in change management processes.
6. Coaching and mentoring skills to support team development.

Your Responsibilities:

Support Service Improvement:

1. Collaborate with local managers to promote and use improvement methods aligned with New Directions Interim Standards.
2. Ensure services are tailored to individuals’ needs while minimizing unnecessary variations across centres.

Audit and Assessment:

1. Conduct comprehensive assessments of New Directions Standards.
2. Identify areas for improvement, evaluate findings, and present actionable recommendations.

Project Planning and Management:

1. Develop and implement project plans for service improvements.
2. Support the four-step EASI tool process (Evaluation, Action, and Service Improvement).

Stakeholder Collaboration:

1. Strengthen partnerships with external stakeholders to support individuals in achieving their goals and improving quality of life.

Knowledge Sharing:

1. Facilitate regional sharing of quality improvement strategies to maximize outcomes.
2. Prepare and present detailed reports on findings and improvements.

Additional Requirements:

1. Expertise in New Directions Standards and HSE requirements.
2. Ability to work independently and take initiative.
3. Skilled at coaching and mentoring teams.
4. IT proficiency, particularly with spreadsheets and reporting tools.
5. Full Driving Licence and own means of transport.

If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign.

Salary: Starting at €39K per annum pro-rata.

What We Offer:

1. Company Pension Scheme
2. Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
3. Educational leave and financial support for study
4. 27 days of annual leave pro-rata
5. Health and Wellbeing Program
6. Bike to Work and Tax Saver Travel schemes
7. Income Protection and Sick Leave
8. Long Service Reward Scheme
9. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
10. Discounts, Credit Union Scheme, and more

How to Apply:

Submit your application by 09/02/2025. Visit www.rehab.ie/careers for more details and to download the full job description.

The recruitment process usually involves an initial application, screening, followed by interviews (often in-person or virtual) and possibly assessments related to the role.

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

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