Person in Charge

Letteragh, Galway, Ireland

Permanent, Full-Time

38 hours per week (7-day rota, shift work including nights and sleep-in duties)

€60,059 – €68,723 per annum (dependent on experience)

We are delighted to recruit on behalf of our client, a highly regarded and long-established organisation providing exceptional services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Their mission is to empower individuals to live inclusive, self-directed lives through residential care, day programmes, respite, and community-based supports.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Person in Charge to lead the day-to-day running of a brand-new, state-of-the-art residential service in Letteragh, Galway. This is a genuine opportunity to shape culture, build your team, and make a lasting impact from day one.

The Service

This purpose-built development includes:

• A beautifully designed 4-bedroom bungalow built to the highest standards, complete with ceiling hoists, large accessible wet rooms, and wide corridors.
• Modern, fully furnished apartments where individuals receive one-to-one support.
• A brand-new Day Service, due to open imminently, providing further opportunities for growth, independence, and community engagement.

Role Overview

As Person in Charge, you will have responsibility for the effective provision and operation of services to adults within the designated centre, encompassing residential and short break respite services. You will ensure full compliance with organisational policies, national legislation including the Health Act 2007, and HIQA regulations, while fostering a person-centred environment that promotes the autonomy, dignity, and wellbeing of every individual you support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction for the running of the designated centre and ensure a homely, supportive atmosphere.
• Manage and monitor the annual budget, including staffing and all aspects of expenditure, operating within approved budgets.
• Develop and implement person-centred programmes that reflect the individual aspirations and needs of each person supported.
• Manage staff of all grades: supervision, development, training, rostering, and performance management.
• Ensure full compliance with HIQA regulations and all relevant national legislation.
• Co-ordinate administration, supervision, and recording of prescribed medication in line with policy.
• Establish and maintain respectful relationships with individuals, promoting independence and personal choice.
• Foster community participation and develop links between the service and the local community.
• Complete Core HR reporting weekly, log incidents on QMIS in a timely manner, and submit all required reports.
• Liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams, and external agencies with tact and professionalism.
• Ensure effective safeguards are in place for residents' personal finances and accounts.
• Undertake driving duties in service vehicles or own transport as required.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a management or supervisory role in health or social care.
• Level 7 or higher QQI-recognised qualification in nursing, social care, or health science.
• NMBI registration (for nursing-qualified applicants).
• A relevant management qualification.
• Proven track record of managing a residential service meeting quality and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management and resource planning.
• Experience in report writing, personal support planning, people management, and roster coordination.
• Person in Charge experience, or nursing experience at CNM2 level.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Excellent IT proficiency and working knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements.

What's on Offer

• Salary of €60,059 – €68,723 per annum, dependent on experience.
• 7% contributory pension scheme with employer contribution.
• 10% corporate discount on LAYA Healthcare plans.
• A wide range of on-the-job training and development, including Studio III and Medication Management.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with regular supervision and ongoing support.
• Bike to Work Scheme and flexible benefits package exceeding statutory minimum requirements.
• Ongoing CPD and career progression through training, mentoring, and hands-on experience.
• A supportive, person-centred culture where your experience and ideas are genuinely valued.