Head of Respite and Residential Services

TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting a Head of Residential & Respite Manager on behalf of a Section 39 Disability Service based in Longford. This is a full time permanent contract. Salary: Range - €82251 to €99204

The Head of Residential and Respite Services will be responsible for the following:

• Leadership & Strategy: Provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for residential and respite services in line with the services vision and national standards.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensures regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and adherence to safeguarding and HIQA standards.
• Service Delivery: Oversees the provision of person-centred, high-quality, and efficient care to both adults and children across multiple centres.
• Staff Management: Leads and develops a multidisciplinary team, managing performance, staffing levels, rostering, and HR processes in collaboration with the HR.
• Policy & Planning: Develops, reviews, and implements policies and strategic plans to drive service improvement and innovation.
• Financial Oversight: Works with the Finance Department to manage budgets, monitor expenditure, and ensure value for money.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Builds strong relationships with service users, families, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders, promoting collaboration and communication.

Requirements:

• A Level 8 Degree in Nursing (RNID, RPN, or RGN with relevant disability services experience) is preferred, however we will also consider candidates with an equivalent Level 8 or higher qualification in Health or Social Care.
• An appropriate management qualification in health or social care (minimum QQI Level 6).
• Minimum of 5 years' management experience in a similar setting.
• Demonstrated clinical, managerial, and administrative capacity to fulfil the role.
• Extensive experience within social care / disability services, including supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Proven leadership capability with experience managing teams and driving service delivery.
• Experience in financial and budget management.
• Evidence of successfully delivering service improvement or change programmes.

We will consider a nurse from a Nursing Home background and also a Social cAre Manager.

Benefits:

• Incremental pay scales
• Paid maternity leave
• Public sector sick leave
• Pension contribution 6.35%
• Training & Development
• Career progression