Regional Director (Disability Sector / Residential Care)

Kate Cowhig International Healthcare Recruitment are currently seeking a Regional Director in the North-West region of Ireland with experience in the disability sector, including residential care.

About:

The organisation operates across Ireland providing residential, respite, outreach and day services to both children and adults with medium to profound disability including those with life limiting conditions and have both children’s and adult’s residential homes in the community and also offer both children’s and adults respite.

The Regional Director will provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary workforce comprising Social Care Managers, Social Care Workers, Nurses, and Healthcare Assistants, supported by a range of allied health professionals including Psychologists, Behavioural Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapists.

Requirements:

·      Social care, healthcare or equivalent primary degree to honours level that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU

·      Have a minimum of four years’ experience, at least senior management level

·      Will ideally have an additional management or business qualification

·      The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the disability sector, including residential care, which may be in the public, voluntary, or private sector.

·      They will possess management experience, ideally at a regional level, and will have a proven track record of managing teams of staff.

·      Experience in service set-up and communication with HSE Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) personnel is highly desirable.

·      Will be proactive and independent and have strong follow up skills

·      Will be competent in combining the challenges of day-to-day service provision with developing and implementing a strategic direction for the service

·      The candidate will be highly motivated by quality of service and committed to the expansion plan.

·      Will have experience of working with HIQA and evidence of building positive working relationships and stakeholders

·      Will hold a full manual driving licence with full eligibility to drive in Ireland

·      Have full eligibility and availability to work in Ireland without restriction

Benefits:

·      Competitive compensation package

·      Company Pension

·      Income Protection

·      Generous annual leave

·      Enhanced Maternity Allowance

·      Excellent staffing ratio's

·      EAP Scheme

·      Dedicated team and access to a knowledgeable Multidisciplinary team

To apply, email CV to: [email protected]