Pay: €47,428.44-€72,000.00 per year
Job Description:
Person in Charge (PIC)
Lead Today. Shape Tomorrow.
Location: Co. Laois
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Excellent package commensurate with experience
This Isn’t Just Another PIC Role.
It is an opportunity to become one of the future leaders of a growing healthcare organisation.
The organisation is an ambitious provider of residential services for adults with intellectual disabilities. We are building an organisation where exceptional care, strong governance, and outstanding leadership go hand in hand.
As we grow, we are looking for an exceptional Person in Charge (PIC) who is ready to do more than manage a designated centre.
We are looking for someone who wants to influence strategy, help shape new services, mentor future leaders, and ultimately progress into Regional Management, Head of Operations, or Director-level leadership.
If you are currently working as a PIC, Assistant Director, CNM, Service Manager, or senior leader within another regulated disability service, and you are looking for an organisation where your contribution will genuinely shape its future, we would like to hear from you.
About the organisation
We believe excellent care starts with excellent leadership.
Our services are built around:
- Truly person-centred supports.
- Strong clinical and operational governance.
- A culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Respect, compassion and professionalism.
- Investing in our people and promoting from within.
As a young and agile organisation, decisions are made quickly, innovation is encouraged, and good ideas become reality.
The Opportunity
As Person in Charge, you will lead one of our residential services, ensuring residents receive outstanding support while maintaining full compliance with HIQA regulations and national standards.
More importantly, you will become part of our senior leadership team and play an active role in shaping the future direction of the organisation.
This role offers significant autonomy and visibility, with direct access to executive leadership and involvement in organisational development.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the designated centre.
- Deliver outstanding, person-centred services that promote dignity, rights, independence, and quality of life.
- Ensure compliance with the Health Act 2007, HIQA Regulations, and national standards.
- Build, motivate, and develop a high-performing staff team.
- Lead governance, quality improvement, safeguarding, and risk management.
- Prepare the service for inspections while embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with families, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to strategic projects as the organisation expands.
About You
You are an experienced leader who enjoys developing people and improving services.
You bring:
- A Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Social Care, Nursing, or another relevant discipline.
- Experience managing residential disability services.
- Previous experience as a Person in Charge, or significant leadership experience in a regulated service.
- Strong working knowledge of HIQA regulations, safeguarding, governance, and quality systems.
- The confidence to lead inspections and drive continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
- A full driving licence and eligibility to work in Ireland.
We are seeking someone who wants to grow with the organisation and help build one of Ireland’s leading providers of residential disability services.
Why Join Us?
- Join an ambitious organisation at an exciting stage of growth.
- Genuine opportunities for rapid career progression.
- Person centred focus
- Direct mentoring from experienced executive leaders.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Investment in leadership development.
- A supportive culture where your ideas matter.
- The opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by helping shape the future of disability services.
Ready for the Next Step?
If you’re an experienced leader looking for more than another management position—if you’re looking for influence, growth, and the opportunity to help build something exceptional—we would love to hear from you.
Submit your CV and outline your leadership experience and what attracts you to this opportunity.
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care.
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €47,000.00-€72,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Have full clean Irish /EU driving license
Licence/Certification:
- Irish or EU Driving license (preferred)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
