Community Manager

Position Summary

We are hiring a Community Manager in Shannon, Co. Clare.

Corlann is committed to ensuring that individuals supported lead fulfilling and enjoyable lives. We seek bright, ambitious individuals with a positive attitude towards working with people with intellectual disability and a dedication to person centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and effective management and co ordination of service delivery within the designated area in accordance with Corlann policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure day to day management of services reflects the ethos and vision of Corlann Services and promotes this vision in relationships with individuals, families, staff and the wider community.
• Develop and overall manage a range of day and residential services for adults with intellectual disabilities in local community settings.
• Liaise with and provide leadership to Coordinators, Team Leaders and Staff Members.
• Actively participate in the operational and strategic development of Shannon Services.

Qualifications

• A relevant third level qualification to a minimum of Degree level.
• Registered with or eligible to register with CORU by November 2025.
• Possess competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with intellectual disability.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience, preferably in the intellectual disability sector or similar role with at least three years of management experience.
• Proven track record of managing residential, respite and/or day services that meet quality, regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Experience complying with the National Standards for Residential Services (Children and Adults) with Disabilities (January 2013 Act).
• Experience complying with HIQA standards and having undertaken and fulfilled the PIC and/or PPIM role.
• Knowledge of New Directions standards in day service.
• Full Irish/EU driving licence and car ownership.

Desired Qualifications

• Management qualification.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay (€69,442 €79,459 pro rata).
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Full training provided.
• Career progression.
• Sick pay benefits.
• Employee assistance programmes.

Corlann is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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