Deputy Person in Charge – Laois – ID Sector - €50k plus premiums
FRS Recruitment is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Deputy Person in Charge to join a new intellectual disability service based in Laois. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a new project in the intellectual disability sector. Its vision is delivered through its core values of client – centres services, committed to being and doing the best for their service users, staff and organisation.
In your new role you will:
- Assist the Person in Charge as required, assuming responsibility for service oversight, leadership and decision‑making during periods of absence.
- Support regulatory notifications, governance meetings, audits, inspections and follow‑up action planning.
- Provide effective day‑to‑day leadership to staff teams, offering guidance, coaching and constructive feedback.
- Support staff development and ensure consistent, high‑quality professional practice across the service.
- Promote a positive, accountable and collaborative team culture aligned with organisational values
- Participate in staff supervision, probationary reviews and appraisals, addressing performance issues in a professional and supportive manner.
- Support the development, implementation and ongoing review of Person‑centred Support and Care Plans.
- Ensuring residents’ will, preferences, rights and individual needs are central to service planning and delivery.
- Participate in an on‑call Rota to ensure management oversight and continuity of care on a 24/7 basis.
To be a successful candidate you will have:
- A Level 8 in Social Care and CORU registration.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to the individual.
- Extensive experience maintaining a safe, hygienic and well‑managed residential environment in line with Health and Safety and risk‑management standards.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and support staff teams, fostering a positive and professional culture.
- Experience designing and managing staff Rota across day, evening, and waking‑night shifts.
- Comprehensive understanding of HIQA regulations and experience working within a registered service, including involvement in inspections and quality‑improvement processes.
- Full clean driving licence.
In return you will receive:
- Competitive pay rates.
- Excellent potential for progression, promotion, and career development.
- Modern, well-proportioned facilities extensively refurbished to support residents' needs.
- 22 days paid annual leave per year (pro-rata), plus public holidays.
- Automatic enrolment into the State Auto Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme (Pension), with employer matched contributions.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free car-parking.
- Comprehensive induction process.
- Worklife balance and a supportive team culture.
- A supportive and inclusive environment with a clear focus, where your ideas and input are encouraged and valued.
- A unique opportunity to join a new organisation at an early stage, directly contribute to its growth and development, and help shape its culture.
Application Process:
- Successful applicants will be subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks.
