Deputy Service Manager

Overview

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.

Skills and attributes

• CORU
• Social Care

Description

Location: Bray

Contract: Specified Purpose

Ref: Cl01.040326

We are seeking an organised, and dedicated Deputy Service Manager (DSM) 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 supporting the Person In Charge of the location in the management of the day service and deputising for the PIC during absence. The Deputy Service Manager will be responsible for assisting with the smooth running of the service and the management of all staff. The DSM working hours will be Monday to Friday.

Requirements

• QQI Level 7 in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI)
• Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU
• OR
• Hold a CORU-Approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU Registration (evidence required)
• OR
• Eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence required)
• A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in the Intellectual Disability sector.
• Full clean Drivers licence.
• Fully competent in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word & Excel.
• Excellent leadership and motivation skills with good people management experience.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to the values of SHS to improve the lives of our service users.
• High initiative and integrity
• A Qualification in Health or Social Care Management.
• Supervisory or Management experience in the area of Social Care.
• Ability to manage budget and delivery of service excellence.
• 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

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid as per the HSE consolidated pay scales 3029 €40,851 - €57,217 in line with required qualifications and relevant experience.

Closing Date for receipt of applications: 16 March 2026

Equal Opportunities

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer