Social Care Leader

Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.

Applications are invited for the following:-

Social Care Leaders / Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1)

Ref: 36/2025

Permanent Full-Time (39 / 37.5 hours per week)

St. Patrick’s Upton (Innishannon) Co. Cork

The Purpose

The person/s appointed shall ensure that the vision is delivered through our core values of Person Centred Service. Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, national Legislation including Health Act 2007 and H.I.Q.A. regulations. May take on the duties of Person in Charge for a designated centre.

The normal working hours will be 39/37.5 hours per week (depending on qualification) however, flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and nights are involved.

The person/s appointed shall, as well as partaking on the roster be responsible for the day-to-day management of the centre reflecting the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity, operating within agreed policies and procedures and ensuring that the individual needs of person supported are being met by all workers therein.

As a leader of the team, the postholder will ensure that the interests of each person supported are paramount in discussions. Emphasis will be on forming a team approach involving the person supported, families, key workers, advocates and staff, including day services, on all relevant issues. Working towards community integration and ensuring a quality service is provided to all who use the service are essential parts of the role.

Reporting to the Area Manager / Person In Charge (PIC)

3. Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4. Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

5. Hours of Work

The normal working hours will be 39/37.5 hours per week (depending on qualification) however, flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and nights are involved

Starting and finishing times will be as notified to the appointee from time to time by the line manager. It is essential that the Social Care Leader / CNM1 ensures that there is constant and appropriate cover available within the residential service at all times: The appointee may be required to work additional hours arising from the duties of the appointment and compensation for these hours by way of time off in lieu, to be taken in line with the policy.

Remuneration: Social Care Leader: €56,351 - €65,807 (1/8/25 Consolidated Scales)

CNM1: €56,642- €66,705 (1/8/25 Consolidated Scales)

* Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents.

INFORMAL ENQUIRIES OR REQUEST FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION TO:

Colette Whelan, Area Manager, Tel: +353 21 4775202 e-mail: Colette.Whelan@Bocsi.ie

Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025

A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled throughout our Services

Applications should be made online using the 'APPLY' link below

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer