Person In Charge (Social Care Manager) – Donegal 2025 at Nua Healthcare Services
Job Summary
Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading private healthcare providers, specialising in residential and supported living services for both children and adults with a range of complex support needs.
We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with people who use our service daily. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of those we support.
Benefits Of Joining Nua Healthcare
Company Pension
Continuous Professional Development
Fantastic development & career opportunities
Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Bike to work Scheme
Refer/Retain a friend bonus
Discounts with Retailers – Nationwide
Job Objectives
We are seeking applications for the role of Person in Charge, who will support the Centre on a full‑time contract. The role is suitable for experienced candidates with strong organisational and management skills, or for those who wish to progress their careers in a progressive organisation and are deemed suitably qualified, skilled and experienced in managing a team in a social or healthcare setting. The Person in Charge will hold the necessary responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of the service with Nua Healthcare in line with relevant regulations.
Day‑to‑Day Duties
Ensure Personal Plans, Risk Assessments and Behavioural Support Plans are up to date and that services are always being delivered to the highest possible quality and safety standards.
Provide the highest quality of care and support to people who use this service.
Meet regulation compliance in accordance with Health Act 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (Children and Adults; with disabilities) Regulations 2013).
Manage the staff team to provide support and coordinate input required from other individuals such as members of the clinical team and other departmental supports, as required.
Provide mentorship and leadership to the team daily. Formal supervisions, appraisals and monthly team meetings occur under the control and supervision of the Person in Charge.
Oversee the service across shifts to ensure effective and efficient delivery within the centre.
Be familiar with and adhere to the local safety statement (risk assessments and standard operating procedures) at all times.
Be familiar with and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Maintain the highest level of infection control standards as directed by company policy and national best practice guidance in the utmost interests for the safety, health and welfare for yourself, your colleagues, our service users and residents and any other persons as reasonably practicable.
Act as an active leader and role model for the team.
Contribute to and maintain an effective team.
Organise and participate in meetings, reviews and committees as required.
Seek and provide guidance from others for work performed.
Qualification
Skills Requirement
Level 7/8 Degree in a health or social related qualification (or suitable equivalent qualification with management qualification in healthcare).
Full clean driver’s licence.
Knowledge
Three years minimum managerial experience within a similar health or social care setting.
Skills
Strong leadership skills.
Strong problem‑solving skills and judgement.
Making critical decisions and recommendations.
Capable of working within a fast‑paced and flexible team.
Good listener and open to learning from others.
Excellent organisational skills / self‑motivation / self‑starter.
Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills.
Dedicated, reliable and flexible approach to work.
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Individual and Family Services
Location: Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland.
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