Job Title: Person in Charge (PIC)
Location: Wicklow
Service Type: Children's Service (Disability Sector)
Hours: Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Salary: €56,000+ per annum (Dependent on Experience)
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and dedicated Person in Charge (PIC) to lead our Children's Service team in Wicklow. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall management and operational governance of the service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care that empowers residents to maximize their independence and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, maintain regulatory compliance, and foster a supportive environment for both residents and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Service Management & Governance: Oversee the daily operations and overall management of the Children's Service. Ensure continuous compliance with HIQA regulations, standards, and internal organizational policies and procedures.
- Staff Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and supervise the staff team. Conduct regular formal supervision, performance appraisals, and monthly team meetings to support ongoing professional growth.
- Person-Centred Care: Ensure high standards of care through individual personal care plans, health promotion, risk assessments, and regular plan reviews in accordance with statutory regulations.
- Resident Empowerment: Enable residents to exercise choice and control in their lives, build community engagement, and maintain active connections with families, advocates, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Multidisciplinary Liaison: Coordinate, prioritize, and manage resident appointments and care strategies in close collaboration with allied healthcare professionals and families.
- Quality & Risk Management: Handle, report, and respond to feedback and complaints in line with policy guidelines. Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development and current best practices in healthcare.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Qualification: A recognized Nursing Qualification (RNID, RCN, RGN, or RPN) is essential.
- Managerial Experience: A minimum of 3 years' experience in a management or supervisory role within the healthcare or social care sector.
- Management Qualification: Hold an appropriate qualification in Health or Social Care Management (minimum Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
- Skills & Competencies: Strong leadership, operational management, communication, and interpersonal skills with a deep commitment to person-centred care.