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Assistant Director of Operations

Head Office · Drogheda

Full-Time

1 Position

Salary €70,000 – €75,000

About Us

Embrace are recruiting an Assistant Director of Operations for a national role covering our adult residential services. We are seeking applications from experienced leaders who have a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting teams to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. The successful candidate will join a values-driven organisation with a strong management structure and a clear commitment to excellence in residential services.

Our residential services are founded on a rights-based, trauma-informed and person-centred approach that promotes safety, wellbeing, participation, independence and positive outcomes for each resident and young person in our care.

The Role:

  • The primary purpose of this position is to provide operational leadership, quality assurance and performance oversight across designated residential services within Embrace.
  • You will work collaboratively with Persons in Charge, multidisciplinary teams, families and external stakeholders to deliver safe, high-quality and child-centred services.
  • You will provide leadership, coaching and support to service leaders while driving continuous improvement, workforce development and operational excellence across your portfolio of services.
  • You will ensure all services operate in line with HIQA requirements, Tusla standards, relevant legislation and Embrace's own model of care.
  • In your role you will oversee admissions, transitions, safeguarding, workforce planning and financial performance across your designated services.

What we offer to the successful candidate

  • A competitive remuneration package with annual reviews / increments
  • New joiner bonus of €250
  • Mileage allowance
  • Standard working week of Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (apart from occasional evening or weekend work)
  • Annual Leave allowance of 25 days per annum
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Refer A Friend Program - €150 per referral
  • Employment Assistance programme
  • Regular Supervision Personal
  • Retirement Savings Account

Requirements

  • Your Profile:

    • Relevant third-level qualification in Social Care, Nursing, Social Work or a related discipline Management qualification or relevant postgraduate qualification
    • Minimum five years' experience in disability or residential services
    • Minimum three years' experience in a management or leadership role
    • Demonstrated experience supporting or managing HIQA inspections
    • Experience managing safeguarding concerns and complex presentations
    • Strong knowledge of HIQA regulations, and National Standards for Residential Services
    • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
    • Full clean driving licence

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