Residential and Respite Manager, Longford

ST CHRISTOPHERS SERVICES

St Christopher's Services located in Longford offers a diverse range of options to support people to lead a full and meaningful life. By exploring their personal preferences, gifts, talents and interests they are supported to develop skills and gain experience that will allow them to realize valued social roles and live the life of their choosing.

We aim to provide

• Support - In the right way at the right time for people to enable success.
• Choice - Providing opportunities for everyday life experiences.
• Connections - So that meaningful relationships can be fostered with people through common interest, building communities that work for everyone.

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the CEO, this job is a full-time permanent role. The Residential and Respite Manager will be a member of the senior management team and provide strategic health and social care leadership to residential and respite services. The post holder will provide the highest possible quality of support and care within St Christophers Services. They will provide professional/clinical leadership in the designated area(s) of responsibility. 

Applicants must meet specific criteria to be considered for the position:

• Minimum of a Level 8 Degree in Nursing (RNID, RPN, or RGN with relevant disability services experience), or an equivalent Level 8 or higher qualification in Health or Social Care. A Level 9 (Master's) qualification is desirable.
• An appropriate management qualification in health or social care - QQI Level 6.
• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in a similar setting.
• Have wide social care experience with proven leadership qualities.
• Supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Successful record of delivering major change programmes.
• Financial and budget management experience.
• Possession of an up-to-date, valid Irish Driving License.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

BENEFITS:

• Annual leave days are in line with HSE nurse grade of 28 days plus 10 Bank holidays.
• Flexibility within the role to work flexible hours depending on the need of the service.
• Training and Development programmes.
• Pension Plan.
• Generous sick leave benefit program.
• Paid Maternity leave.
• Salary Scale: GRADE VIII (CLERICAL) salary scale ranging from €82,252 to €99,205 (depending on experience)./ DIRECTOR OF NURSING BAND 2A (GENERAL) from €87,526 -€ 96,903.
• Healthcare Support: Access to - Digital GP (Online GP Service) providing 24/7 remote consultations.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Bike-to-work Programme.
• On-site Cafeteria.
• On-site parking.

Information enquiries to Martina Fitzpatrick, HR Manager. Email:

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Closing date for the role: Friday 19th June 2026