Person in Charge Social Care

Person in Charge (PIC) - Adults with Disabilities Co Kildare

Salary Scale: €54,422,000 - €60,922 with on call rate of €3,904

Location: Co Kildare

Contract: Permanent - Fulltime 40 hours

Overview

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Person in Charge (PIC) to oversee the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care within residential services for adults with intellectual disabilities. The PIC will ensure that the service operates in full compliance with HIQA standards, meets all regulatory requirements, and promotes a safe, empowering and inclusive environment for all 14 residents with Mild to Moderate Challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership to staff, ensuring a culture of respect, dignity, and person-centred practice.
• Liaise with senior management regarding service planning, quality improvement, and risk management.
• Prepare and lead HIQA inspections, audits, and follow-up action plans.

• Ensure high-quality, individualised support plans are developed, implemented, reviewed and updated.
• Promote independence, inclusion, social participation and wellbeing of all residents.

• Lead, support and supervise the staff team, ensuring continuous professional development.
• Manage rosters, staffing levels, and allocation of duties to meet regulatory and operational needs.
• Support recruitment, induction, probation, and performance management.
• Facilitate regular team meetings and reflective practice sessions.

• Maintain accurate records, documentation and reports in line with legislation.
• Implement risk assessments and ensure risk mitigation strategies are embedded in practice.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• A minimum of a Level 7 on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies, Social Care Management or equivalent relevant qualification in Health or Social Care.
• Post graduate qualification ideally in Social Care Management or Management Qualification.
• At least 3 years of senior management experience at a similar level of responsibility including demonstrative experience strategic planning
• At least 5 years' experience in the health/social care or voluntary sector
• Full clean driver's licence (B).
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pay scales
• Career progression opportunities
• Work/life balance
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
• Death in Service Benefit
• Paid mandatory training
• Paid travel expenses

• We provide Career Supports, Coaching, Competency Interview Skill Training and sector specific insights from experienced social care recruiters
• We'll guide you every step of the way throughout the entire CORU process
• 24-hour response time and constant communication throughout your journey.