We are recruiting a Person in Charge (PIC) for 32 hours p/ week.
The Person in Charge will be committed to delivering a high standard of service in line with the ethos and vision of Beam Services. They will support the Residential Services Manager in the planning, development and delivery of residential services in line with the BEAM’s Strategic Plan and current Government Policy.
The PIC will take an active part in the committee structure that supports the running of the service as required and will be responsible for every aspect of service delivery with their designated centre/centres on a 24/7 basis, 365 days per year.
The PIC will be fully involved in the initial & ongoing assessment of need for each resident within the designated centre and ensure that these needs are reflected within their Person-Centred Plans and that the staff team are fully aware and capable of serving those needs.
The PIC will mentor the staff team to ensure that a high standard of service delivery is maintained at all times. They will be responsible for performance management, appraisals and on the job supervision to ensure that residents experience the best quality of life and service in the designated centre.
Qualifications, Experiences & Skills:
- A Level 8 Qualification in Social Care/Social Studies/Health Care or equivalent is required.
- CORU Registered or in process of being registered.
- A Level 6 Qualification in Leadership/People Management or Equivalent, recognized by HIQA to manage a Residential Service is required (or willingness to undertake same).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a management position supporting adults with an intellectual disability &/or Autism in a residential setting.
- Have a strong working knowledge and experience of liaising and working collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders in a Social Care setting as relevant to this role.
- A strong knowledge of HIQA is required along with an extensive working knowledge & proven ability to interpret and apply legislation such as the National Standards for Adults with Disabilities & the Health Act 2007 is required.
- Excellent people skills, flexibility with experience working in rapid and complex changing work environments.
- Excellent time management, planning, organisational, communication, report writing & record keeping skills are required.
- Ability to ensure a safe work environment
- A Full Clean Irish Driving Licence is essential for this role.
- Garda Vetting Clearance.
We Offer
- Salary linked to the HSE (Jan 2024) Social Care Leader Scale, €54,699.00 to €63,877.00 or CNM1 €53,898.00 to €63,474.00
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Access to Pension Plan
- Training & Continuing Professional Development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Parking
- Bike to Work Scheme
Application link and job description available below
PIC Job Description PIC Beam Services 32 hours Job Description October 2026
To be submitted with a current CV and a covering letter to: The HR Manager, Beam Service, Regent Street, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow R21 AH73, or by email to recruitment@beamservices.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications is 26th October 2026