The Role: We are currently seeking a Service Manager/Person in Charge to oversee, lead, and develop our service in Shillelagh, County Wicklow, while ensuring the delivery of a safe and high-quality service. Operating within a social model of disability, you will be responsible for ensuring that the highest standards of care are provided to meet the physical, psychological, and social needs of individuals with physical and neurological disabilities accessing the service. Your role will involve building and maintaining relationships with individuals based on respect, equality, and promoting their independence. You will offer professional leadership to the frontline care support team. It is essential that all work is carried out in alignment with Cheshire Ireland’s values, ethos, and standards.

Who we require: The ideal candidate will be a motivated, dynamic leader with strong leadership abilities, capable of positively influencing individuals and events, fostering a culture of understanding and trust, and building team spirit. Additionally, the successful candidate will:

• Hold a third-level degree in a relevant field. 

• Possess a management qualification. 

• Have at least 3 years of line management or significant supervisory experience in the disability or broader personal social services sector. 

• Have experience delivering training to staff at all levels.

• Be able to demonstrate strong, evidence-based decision-making skills. 

• Be computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook. 

• Have the necessary documentation to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. 

• Hold a full, clean driving license and be willing to travel to other Cheshire services, family homes for assessments, and work outside of normal hours as required. 

• Be fluent in both spoken and written English. • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. 

• Be able to maintain composure in challenging situations. • Demonstrate awareness of current developments in inclusion and individualisation in Ireland and internationally. 

• Understand best practices in providing person-centred services and be sensitive to the challenges faced by individuals with physical disabilities and neurological conditions. 

• Possess a thorough knowledge of HIQA national standards as they relate to adults with physical disabilities.

Salary Range:  €54,123.11 to €66,077.75

Closing Date:  23rd of September @ 5pm