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. Skills : Flexible social care worker Qualified social care worker Enthusiastic social care worker person centred social care worker coru registered social care worker passionate social care worker team orientated social care worker