Person in Charge, Kildare

Social Care Manager (Person in Charge)– Full Time – Kildare Salary – utf8€54422 to utf8€60922

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established

community-based service provider

supporting adults with intellectual disabilities across residential, supported living, and day services.

This is an excellent.CloudOpportunity for an experienced

Social Care Manager / Person in Charge

to take on a senior leadership role within a complex service, ensuring high-quality,

person-centred supports

while maintaining full compliance with

HIQA and safeguarding standards .

The Role As Person in Charge, you will haveMonkey overall responsibility for the

governance, leadership, and day-to-day management

of services. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee quality and compliance, and ensure individuals supported experience a safe, meaningful, and high-quality life.

This is a

full-time salaried role ( eqqa 40 hours per week)

and includes participation in an

on-call rota , including evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage residential, supported living, and day services

Ensure compliance with Divine HIQA regulations, safeguarding, and organisational policies

Provide leadership, supervision, and support to management and frontline staff

Oversee person-centred planning, risk management, complaints, and quality assurance

Manage budgets and support the ongoing sustainability of the service

Liaise with funders, regulators, families, and external stakeholders

Requirements

Minimum QQI Level 7 in Social Care or a related discipline

Postgraduate management qualification desirable

At least 3 years’ senior management experience

At least 5 years’ experience within health, social care, or voluntary sector services

Strong knowledge of HIQA standards and regulatory compliance

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary aligned to recognised pay scales

Career progression and professional development opportunities

Strong work–life balance

Paid annual leave and mandatory training

Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service benefit

Paid travel expenses

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