Homecare Coordinator

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities, providing dementia-specific services and advocating for the rights of people affected by dementia to quality supports and services.

Our vision is an Ireland where people affected by dementia are valued and supported.

A national non-profit organisation, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is person-centred, rights-based, and grassroots-led, with the voice of the person with dementia and their carer at its core.

The ASI is currently recruiting a Home Care Coordinator based at:

The Lodge, Castle Gardens, Drumgoold, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 EW2A

Reporting to the Operations Manager.

This is a permanent contract, working 35 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the home care service across Wexford, along with assessing the needs of clients and carers, assigning staff to clients based on their needs, and reviewing these assignments regularly.

To be successful in this role, you will need experience of working with people with dementia, older people, or people with intellectual disabilities. A third-level qualification is desirable but not essential.

You will need:

• Good communication, organisational, and administration skills.
• The ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Experience in Human Resource Management, Budget Management, Quality Standards, and Risk Management is an advantage.
• A full driving licence is essential.

Salary will be commensurate with the care sector and dependent on relevant experience.

A detailed job description is available.

If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit a full and up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you could undertake this role and send it to:

recruit@alzheimer.ie

Closing date for applications: 29th June 2026.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Purpose of Position

The Home Care Co-ordinator manages and co-ordinates person-centred care and resources in the home in an efficient and effective manner for people living with dementia.

He/she has responsibility for the supervision of home care staff in their area. He/she will work closely with other members of staff to ensure that they are aware of other services the client or family may be receiving, helping to ensure that all services are delivered in an integrated and seamless manner.

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesManagement

Supervise, co-ordinate and support the work of home care workers assigned to him/her:

• Co-ordinate recruitment, induction, and ongoing management of staff for the service.
• Hold regular individual and group staff meetings to discuss:
• Identify training needs and plan/co-ordinate induction and training schedules for home carers.
• Act as mentor to home carers completing FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Support.
• Schedule and issue weekly/monthly home care staff rosters based on:
• Keep and maintain appropriate records relating to all home carers, including:
• Prepare, certify, and approve paysheets and travelling expenses for home carers.
• Ensure all home care workers, and the post holder, comply with the Society's policies and procedures.
• Allocate a home carer to temporarily cover duties in the Day Care Centre when necessary.

Client Work

Assess, identify, and manage the needs of potential and existing clients:

• Carry out and input into the assessment process (initial and ongoing) of clients.
• Decide whether Home Care, Day Care, or a Home Care Package is the most appropriate service to offer the client.
• Produce a detailed specification of clients' home care needs so these can be matched to the work specification provided to the home carer.
• Review clients regularly by liaising with those responsible for providing care and communicate concerns regarding client welfare to:
• Identify gaps in care provision and devise plans to address these needs.
• Manage waiting lists for the home care service efficiently and effectively.
• Manage health and safety concerns by carrying out risk assessments and ensuring issues are dealt with appropriately.

Administration

Carry out the administration required to provide an efficient and effective Home Care Service:

• Keep and maintain appropriate records of clients receiving home care services.
• Input required data into the billing system for issuing invoices to home care clients.
• Ensure accurate statistics are recorded for the home care service and provide reports to:
• Liaise with the client's primary carer and Public Health Nurse (PHN) to complete the home care record.
• Process correspondence from the client's primary carer and administer payments where required.

Advocacy

Ensure there is awareness of dementia issues locally and promote services provided by the Society:

• Ensure compliance with the Service Level Agreement regarding the number of home care hours to be provided in the area.
• Network and liaise with:
• Promote the service within the community.
• Organise events and seminars that help promote the service.
• Carry out any other duties assigned from time to time.

The principal accountabilities outlined above describe the main duties of the role. However, in an organisation such as the Society, it is inevitable that tasks may arise that do not fall within the remit of the above list of duties.

Employees are therefore required to adopt a flexible approach when tasks arise that are not specifically covered in their job description. Should an additional responsibility become a regular part of an employee's role, the job description will be amended accordingly.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONKnowledge/Experience

• A standard of education sufficient to discharge the duties of the post satisfactorily.
• Diploma in Health Service Management or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Previous experience of working in a caring environment is essential, preferably caring for:
• Previous experience or understanding of managing people or a service is essential.

Skills/Competencies

Strong Client Focus

• Commitment to delivering a high-quality, person-centred care service.
• Empathy and respect for the rights of individuals with dementia.

Management Skills

• Ability to supervise, manage, and motivate a team of home carers.
• Ability to plan and manage change.
• Excellent organisational skills, including:
• Financial awareness and the ability to operate the service within budget.
• Ability to effectively handle challenging deadlines and multiple tasks.

Additional Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of legislation relevant to the role, including:
• Comprehensive understanding of the Irish health system and structures.
• Experienced computer user with strong Microsoft Office skills.

Other Requirements

• Suitable personal transport.
• A full, clean driving licence, as this post involves regular travel.