In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. Job Overview & Purpose Job Title: Regional Manager – Western Alzheimer's Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Purpose: Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of regional dementia services, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care across home support, day care and befriending programmes. Key Responsibilities • Leadership: Lead, support and develop managers, coordinators and supervisors, promoting collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. • Service Delivery: Oversee the effective, consistent and efficient delivery of home support, day care and befriending services. • Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with organisational policies, regulatory requirements, service agreements, dementia care best practice, the Charities Governance Code, GDPR and data protection legislation. • Quality & Risk: Monitor quality, safeguarding, risk management and evidence-based practice. Lead audits, evaluations and quality improvement initiatives. • Workforce: Support recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision and retention of staff and volunteers, ensuring Garda Vetting and reference checks are completed. • Stakeholder Engagement: Build effective relationships with people living with dementia, family carers, healthcare professionals, funders and community partners. • Resources & Finance: Manage regional budgets, workforce planning and resource allocation. Prepare operational, financial and performance reports for senior management, funders and regulators. • Safeguarding: Promote a strong safeguarding culture, manage concerns appropriately and ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and mandatory training. Person Specification • Third-level qualification (NFQ Level 7 or above) in Health & Social Care, Nursing, Social Work, Health Management or a related discipline. • At least five years' management experience in health, social care, community services or the not-for-profit sector, including responsibility for multi-site services, staff leadership and budget management. • Strong knowledge of person-centred dementia care and community-based services. Skills & Experience • Proven leadership, staff development, change management and team-building skills. • Strong risk assessment, problem-solving and decision-making abilities. • Knowledge of adult safeguarding legislation, the Charities Governance Code, service level agreements and publicly funded services. • Experience in budgeting, financial reporting and resource planning. • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, presentation and report-writing skills. • Good understanding of GDPR, confidentiality and information governance. • Driving Licence: Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for regular travel throughout the region.

Regional Manager – Western Alzheimers