Service Manager – Day Services
Employers Details
Company/Organisation Name:
Delta Services, Carlow, Ireland.
Contact Person:
Joe Meany
Phone:
059-9143527
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.deltaservices.ie
About Us
Delta Services provides day, residential and respite services to adults with intellectual disabilities. We are committed to delivering person-centred, rights-based supports that empower individuals to live meaningful and inclusive lives within their communities.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Service Manager to lead and develop our Day Services across multiple locations.
This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and person-centred services in line with New Directions, HIQA Standards (where applicable), and organisational policies.
The successful candidate will drive innovation, community inclusion and continuous improvement while ensuring strong governance, safeguarding and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day management and strategic development of Day Services
- Ensure delivery of person-centred, outcome-focused supports
- Promote community-based, inclusive service models
- Provide strong leadership and supervision to multidisciplinary staff teams
- Ensure compliance with HIQA, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements
- Oversee quality, risk management, audits and continuous improvement
- Work collaboratively with families, MDT, HSE and external stakeholders
- Manage staffing, resources and budgets effectively
- Support innovation and service development initiatives
About You
You are a committed leader with a passion for delivering high-quality disability services and empowering those you support.
Essential Requirements
- QQI Level 8 Degree in Social Care / Social Studies or equivalent
- Recognised Management qualification
- CORU registration (or eligibility)
- Minimum 5+ years’ relevant post-qualification experience in Healthcare related field disability services.
- Minimum 3 years’ management/supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of New Directions, safeguarding and disability sector regulations
- Proven experience in staff management, service delivery and quality systems
- Full clean driving licence
Desirable
- Experience in Day Services or community-based supports
- Knowledge of HIQA Standards
What We Offer
- Salary aligned with HSE Clerical Grade VII (€59,690 - €77,587)
- 40-hour week (all breaks paid)
- Generous annual leave
- Maternity leave with pay top-up
- Sick leave benefit
- Pension scheme
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
- €500 refer-a-friend initiative
Professional & Organisational Supports
- Opportunity to lead and shape modern, community-based services
- Supportive senior management team
- Comprehensive induction process
- Ongoing mentoring and support
- Continuous professional development
- Career progression opportunities
- A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, dignity and empowerment
Why Join Us?
At Delta Services, you will play a pivotal role in shaping services that make a real difference in people’s lives. You will lead a committed team in delivering innovative, person-centred supports that promote independence, inclusion and real outcomes.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to:
[email protected]
Closing Date: 10/07/2026
Pay: €59,690.00-€77,587.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
