BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION
POST OF PERMANENT FULL -TIME AREA MANAGER,
SKYLARK SERVICES, ATHENRY, GALWAY
JOB REF: 83823
The Role:
The Area Manager will be responsible for the development and overall management of the Skylark Adult Service in Athenry which is part of the East Sector Management Team.
The Area Manager will be based in Athenry and will ensure the day to day management of the service area. Adult Services reflects the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity Services, and will foster and promote this vision in their relationships with the people supported by the services, their families, staff members, and the wider community.
Reporting/Responsible to:
Sector Manager
Qualifications/Experience:
- A nursing qualification, RNID/RNMH is an advantage and must be currently registered with the NMBI or a relevant third level qualification in the Health/Social Care Sector. Candidates must be eligible for registration on the Social Care Register at CORU on or before 30th November 2025. View approved qualifications on https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/
- Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years management experience in the Health Sector.
- Candidates require a management qualification. Candidates should have budgetary/financial, employee relations and team management experience.
- Candidates must hold a full clean Irish manual driving licence.
Travel:
The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty.
Skills:
Excellent leadership, managerial and team-working skills are required to coordinate and support the service teams and ensure that a range of high quality services are provided.
Excellent communication and organisational skills together with up to date knowledge of current thinking and practices in person centred service delivery.
Proficient in ICT skills with a good working knowledge of IT systems.
Maintaining confidentiality is a fundamental requirement of the role.
Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines when needed. Good minute taking skills and presentation of letters emails and communication across with internal and external stakeholders.
An ability to work well within a team environment and be self-motivated.
Working Hours:
37.5 hours per week based on a 7 day duty roster.
Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am – 8pm over seven days to
meet the requirements of the programme however for this post hours will mainly be on a Monday
to Friday basis.
An on-call commitment is an essential requirement of the post. There is an expectation that a Manager at this level will interface with external agencies and attend meetings outside of normal working hours, positively promoting the work of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.
Participation in a shared on call roster is an essential part of this post
Annual Leave:
28 days per annum.
Remuneration:
Director of Nursing Band 4 (General) salary scale scales (01/03/2025) of €) - €76,446 per annum x 6
increments –€89,064 per annum.
Probation:
A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The
Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find
that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at
the Employer’s discretion.
Tenure:
This position is Permanent full-time position and is pensionable.
Full Job Description attached
Informal enquiries to: Noel Connolly, Acting Sector Manager Tel: (091) 721500/ 087-7836336
The closing date for receipt of all Application Forms/CV’s on-line Monday 15th September 2025
Interviews will take place on 8th October 2025.
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
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