Head of Services - Kildare

Cpl Group

  • Kildare
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Cpl Healthcare are actively seeking qualified Head of Services for residential services based in Naas, Kildare.We are seeking enthusiastic professionals to support adults in intellectual disabilities in a community-based setting, assisting with independent living skills and integration into the community.This role provides the opportunity to work as part of a committed team, a competitive salary and access to collaborative and learning work within a leading national organisation.This is a fulltime salaried position which will average around 40 hours per week and this role is a hybrid role based in the Head office in Naas, Kildare with some travel to other locations as appropriate.Requirements:
  • Hold a Master's relevant to this role - i.e. Social Work, Social Care Management, or other relevant discipline
  • Post graduate qualification ideally in Social Care Management or Management Qualification.
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior management post or a minimum of 3 years' experience in a Head of Service or equivalent role
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience working in the disability sector
  • Robust knowledge of HIQA regulations and all legislative compliance requirements
  • Strong working knowledge of National Policy relating to Intellectual Disability and Mental Health
  • Comprehensive experience of Risk Management & Health and Safety
  • Knowledge of Budgeting and Financial Reporting
  • Candidates must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.
  • Experience in driving change
  • Experience in successfully delivering service models focused around person centred care
For the successful candidate, the benefits include:
  • Competitive salary
  • Pay scales
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Work/life balance
  • Paid annual leave
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Paid mandatory training
  • Paid travel expenses
  • On Call Allowance
For further information or if you wish to apply, please forward your CV to

Cpl Group