Assistant Director Of Services, Per Week

KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION is a voluntary organisation committed to the delivery of life enhancing services and supports, responding to needs, wishes, and choices of people with an intellectual disability, connected to support networks in their communities. In our work with people and families, we endeavour to deliver our supports in a person and family centred way. All those who work for and on behalf of the Association, and those who use our services, have a right to be treated with dignity, courtesy and respect at all times. ************************************************************************************************ As a Section 39 organisation, KPFA operates its own pay scales. Annual increments are awarded up to the maximum point of the relevant scale. **************************************************************************************** Applications are invited for the following position Post: Assistant Director of Services (ADOS) Day Services, Outreach and Home Support Services County-wide Contract: Fixed-Term/Full-Time – 37 hrs per week Location: The Old Monastery, Port Road, Killarney ( This role will require travel to all KPFA locations throughout County Kerry) Roster: Mon - Thurs: 09:00 - 17:00 / Fri: 09:00 - 16:30 *Rosters may be subject to change due to the operational requirements of the service* Overview of the Role The ADOS is a senior leadership role within the Association, responsible for overseeing and supporting the delivery of high quality, rights-based, person centred services for adults with intellectual disabilities. This role ensures compliance with HIQA regulations, the New Directions policy framework, the UNCRPD, the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, the National Consent Policy, and other relevant legislation, while fostering a culture of inclusion, empowerment, safeguarding, and continuous improvement. The ADOS has operational responsibility for a designated number of services and directly supervises Persons in Charge (PICs) and Centre Managers, ensuring effective service delivery, staff management, and optimal use of resources. Cross-cover by ADOS colleagues will be provided as needed to maintain service continuity. In the absence of the Director of Services, the ADOS ensures the continued safe and effective operation of all services. Key Responsibilities: Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking, Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training. For informal queries, please contact the Director of Services, Bernice Costello at 064-6632742 or by email to bernice.costello@kpfa.ie (A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for the Services Department may be filled up to the 31st of December 2025) *In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in your CV. Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale. Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.* Canvassing Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position. Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer