Social Care Leaders / CNM

Applications are invited for the following:-

Social Care Leaders / Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) (2 posts)

Ref: 97255

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

Adults Services Bandon & 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.

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 Corlann Service, 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.

The Role

The Social care leader (SCL) has overall responsibility for the effective governance, operational management, and regulatory compliance of a designated centre for people with intellectual disabilities. The SCL ensures the residents receive high quality, person centred care and support that promotes dignity, rights, independence and quality of life in accordance with the Organisations policies and procedures, the health act 2007 (as amended) and relevant national standards. The SCL will partake in and manage the roster effectively to ensure adequate staffing in line with the Statement of Purpose.

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

The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory

retirement age for public servants.

* Public Servants not affected by this legislation:

Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no

compulsory retirement age.

Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and

have a compulsory retirement age of 70.

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 €56,915 - €66,465 (1/2/26 Consolidated Scales)

Clinical Nurse Manager 1: €57,208 - €67,372 (1/2/26 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:

Claire McNally, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 87 9654489, e-mail: Claire.Mcnally1@corlann.ie

or

Brid Scanlan, Sector Manager, Tel:- +353 86 7038217 e-mail: brid.scanlan@corlann.ie

Closing Date: Sunday 17th May 2026

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

Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer