Area Leader

AREA LEADER (Social Care Manager 2/CNM2)

(Includes Person in Charge Responsibility)

Westmeath Region Residential Services

Permanent Full Time 78 hour per fortnight Contact

Would you like to join our Team and help shape the future of our Organisation and more importantly assist those within our Organisation to shape their future. If the answer is yes; then please read on.

Following a review of our frontline governance structures across our residential services, we are delighted to offer new opportunities in frontline leadership positions. These additional leadership positions aim to ensure that all Residential Leaders have a manageable and balanced workload to lead teams to deliver a high quality of care and support to our residents.

We are seeking applications for the new role of Area Leader from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our Longford/Westmeath/Meath Services to work as part of a larger management team based in our Mullingar offices. The Area Leader role will support the Area Director in driving in the delivery of the organisations Vision, Mission and Values.

The successful person will be working as part of an innovative management team that is working in partnership with Leadership experts to deliver sustainable change in our practice, and in turn improve the outcomes for the individuals we support.

Leading teams will play a key role and it is expected that your leadership skills will deliver positive change for all. The focus of this role will be on driving change and delivering positive outcomes. The role will suit candidates with strong organisational and management skills seeking to progress in their careers.

The role incorporates Person in Charge responsibilities, which requires a management qualification and experience in managing teams.

In return we can offer a flexible work/life balance, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, convenient parking at the office, and support for learning and development opportunities, an Organisational Health and Well Being Programme, excellent career opportunities, Public Service Pension Scheme and much more.

Person Specification

• Ability to effectively communicate with each individual, their families, other professionals and people important in the individual’s life.
• A robust knowledge and understanding of HIQA standards and statutory requirements and the responsibilities as a Person In Charge or providing support and mentorship to a Person in Charge
• IT skills to include day-to-day email, Word, Excel
• Support, supervise and motivate the staff teams.
• Have a key focus in supporting the individuals be active citizens within their local community.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with ability to provide mentorship and support to other team members.
• Excellent knowledge of Assisted Decision Making and Advocacy.
• Knowledge of New Directions Interim Standards, HIQA Regulation Standards, Safeguarding, and Protection of Vulnerable Adults.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills for the role:

• At least four years managerial experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and individuals with a range of support needs to include behaviours of concern.
• Previous experience as a Person in Charge and HIQA Inspections.
• Experience of supporting community integration.
• Experience of leading person-centred planning, risk assessment and planning, care planning.
• Experience of leadership, mentoring, support and supervision of staff.

Candidate should note that as part of this role they will be required to travel between locations

(This position will be remunerated appropriate to Qualification)

Informal Enquiries: Regional Manager:

Louise Kelly on 087-7059267

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 10th March 2025 @ 5pm

To apply and for further details please go to our web page at

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