Person In Charge, Adults Respite Service

Person in Charge

Adult Respite Services

Are you a committed professional seeking a rewarding leadership role in disability services? Do you want to play a key part in providing high-quality, person-centred respite for adults with intellectual disabilities and / or autism?

We are now recruiting a Person in Charge (PIC) for our Adult Respite Centre, a vibrant service that provides essential short breaks for the People We Support and their families. This is a unique opportunity for either a Social Care Leader / Clinical Nurse Manager 2 to step into a regulatory leadership role, guiding a dedicated team to deliver meaningful respite experiences in line with HIQA standards and organisational values.

Position: Person in Charge

Grade: Social Care Leader / Clinical Nurse Manager 2

Location: Cóbh and Fermoy Co. Cork

Employment typeand Hours: Full Time Permanent

• 37.5 hours per week for Clinical Nurse Manager 2
• 39 hours per week for Social Care Leader

Salary: Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the respite centre in accordance with the Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, respectful and rights-based supports to adults availing of respite.
• Oversee governance, staffing, scheduling, risk management and service planning.
• Foster a positive team culture, supporting professional development and reflective practice.
• Maintain high standards of record keeping, safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams, other respite managers / coordinators and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to care and supports.

Essential Criteria

• Recognised qualification in Social Care, Nursing (RNID preferred), or equivalent.
• Registration with CORU / in the process of registering with CORU (for social care professionals)
• Registration with NMBI (for nurses)
• Minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in the disability sector
• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory or management experience
• Thorough understanding of HIQA regulations and the role of a PIC in a Designated Centre
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and decision-making skills
• A strong commitment to inclusion, advocacy and person-led planning.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• A full clean driver’s license is essential for the role

Desirable

• Experience of working in respite services
• Experience in managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support frameworks.

We Offer:

• Supportive leadership structures and a collaborative management team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and generous leave entitlements
• A service culture that values innovation, respect and continuous improvement

Informal enquiries may be made to Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager on (086 6063302) & Patricia Hetherington, Assistant Director of Nursing on 086 823 3003.

Completed application forms must be submitted by 22nd August

Interviews will take place on Friday 5th September

A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill future permanent or temporary, full time or part time Person in Charge positions that may arise across Horizons. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.

Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie