Regional Director

• Explicitly focus on continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
• Develop and implement strategies for creating high-performing teams
• Optimise operational efficiencies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Drive innovation in care solutions and actively explore opportunities to develop new services
• Lead the strategic expansion plan
• Meet financial targets related to the opening of new houses and effectively managing house cost centres
• Emphasise operational efficiency and resource optimisation
• Highlight the importance of adaptability to regional needs and challenges
• Act as the primary point of contact for referrals to the service

• Social care, healthcare or equivalent primary degree to honours level that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU
• Minimum of four years’ experience, at least senior management level
• Extensive experience in the disability sector, including residential care
• Management experience, ideally at a regional level
• Proven track record of managing teams of staff
• Experience in service set-up and communication with HSE Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) personnel is highly desirable
• Proactive and independent with strong follow up skills
• Competent in combining day-to-day service provision with developing and implementing strategic direction
• Highly motivated by quality of service and committed to the expansion plan
• Experience of working with HIQA and evidence of building positive working relationships and stakeholders
• Full driving licence with full eligibility to drive in Ireland
• Full eligibility and availability to work without restriction
• Technical Competencies: Quality Management & Compliance, Strategic Financial Management
• Behavioural Competencies: Leading & Deciding, Organising & Executing, Analysing & Interpreting, Adapting & Coping, Collaboration & Person-centre

Additional management or business qualification

• Competitive compensation package
• Company Pension
• Income Protection
• Generous annual leave
• Orchard Values Champion Awards
• Orchard Learning Academy
• Excellent staffing ratio’s
• EAP Scheme
• Dedicated team and access to a knowledgeable Multidisciplinary team