Person in Charge

Sunbeam House Services (SHS) take pride in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs to have choice and control over their lives. We offer a range of supports tailored to individual needs. We are a rights-based organisation and recognise that every person we support is unique and a valued member of society.

Description

Contract: Specified Purpose

Ref: Hi02.040326

We are seeking an experienced, organised, and dedicated Person in Charge to join our team. Candidates must be innovative in their approach and take responsibility for the provision of a high-quality person-centred service in line with organisational standards and be committed to the promotion of social inclusion and community participation. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the service and of the staff team.

Applicants must hold

• QQI Level 7 in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI)
• Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU
• Hold a CORU-Approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU Registration (evidence required)
• Eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence required)
• QQI level 7 in Applied Management (Non-Profit) Human Services, Social Studies, Social Care, Applied Social Studies - Social Care, Training & Education - Supported Employment, Applied Social Studies (Disability) or foreign equivalent or be in the process of obtaining same
• Full clean Driver's licence
• Fully competent in the use of PC including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

Applicant must have

• A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in the Intellectual Disability sector
• A minimum of 3 years Supervisory or Management experience in Social Care
• Experience working with challenging behaviours
• Must have knowledge of all relevant legislation and New Directions and a proven ability to implement standards and regulations
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to the values of SHS to improve the lives of our service users
• Excellent leadership and motivation skills with good people management experience
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Ability to manage budget and delivery of service excellence
• High initiative and integrity
• Experience in using a Time Management system is desirable but not essential
• Experience in delivering an individualised client focused service
• Experience in strategic and local change management
• Evidence of continuous professional development and training

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid as per the HSE consolidated pay scales 3030 €56,351 - €65,807 in line with required qualifications and relevant experience.

Closing Date for receipt of applications: 1 May 2026

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer