Person In Charge
The role of Person In Charge is to work alongside and lead a staff team on all aspects of the management of a Designated Centre including meeting Care and Support regulations and HIQA standards. The Person in Charge will have experience in the area delivering high quality supports to people with intellectual disabilities. You will be a person centred professional, a capacity builder and community connector with a strong commitment towards human rights and inclusion. The Person In Charge will be a highly organised and responsive leader with excellent verbal, written and administration skills.
Terms:
This is a Permanent, Full-Time position based in Celbridge.
39 hours per week Monday-Saturday (Rostered hours will be decided based on the needs of the Designated Centre).
HSE PayScale's August 2025.
Essential Criteria:
- A recognized professional qualification minimum level 7 in Social Care, Nursing or equivalent.
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On CORU register for Social Care or Nursing Board of Ireland register
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A Management/Supervisor qualification relevant to the role.
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Proven track record of performance within current role.
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Experience of managing/supervising a team - supporting people with intellectual disabilities in a community setting to live self-directed lives.
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Proven track record of promoting and achieving outcomes with people to develop and maintain Socially Valued Roles.
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In-depth knowledge of Care and Support Regulations 2013, the HIQA inspection processes.
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Full, Clean Drivers licence.
BENEFITS
Company pension with Employer contribution.
Continuous professional development support, Tuition Support Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme, Bike to Work scheme
Option to join a Savings Scheme and Health Service credit union
Maternity and paternity benefits.
HOW TO APPLY:
Job Description available on request by emailing [email protected]
Applications via cover letter and CV to be forwarded to [email protected]
Email subject line: PERSON IN CHARGE APPLICATION.
Closing date for receipt of CV is no later than 5pm on 12th June 2026
Shortlisting will apply, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Dara is an equal opportunities employer
