An exciting leadership opportunity is available for a Children’s Disability Network Manager within the HSE Dublin and Midlands region. This senior role is central to the delivery of high-quality, family-centred disability services for children and young people. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective governance, service integration, and positive outcomes for service users.
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There is currently one specified purpose whole-time vacancy based at Spraoi Centre, St. Fintan’s Campus, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, with a panel formed for future vacancies across the Dublin and Midlands region.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to Children’s Disability Network Teams
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and family-centred disability services
• Manage governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance
• Lead workforce planning, staff development, and performance management
• Manage budgets and resources in line with HSE financial policies
• Promote integrated working across health, education, and community services
• Engage with families, service users, and key stakeholders
• Support service improvement and change management initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Relevant third-level qualification in health or social care at NFQ Level 8 or higher
• Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body (where applicable)
• Significant post-qualification experience in disability or children’s services
• Demonstrated experience in senior management or leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of governance, quality, and risk management frameworks
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people-management skills
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales for Grade 6010
• Salary is subject to Department of Health Circulars and public service pay agreements
• Full-time, whole-time working hours
• Public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to professional development and leadership training
Location & Employer Information
Primary Location:
Spraoi Centre, St. Fintan’s Campus, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Service Area:
HSE Dublin and Midlands – covering Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare, Dublin South, and Wicklow
This post is within the Health Service Executive, Ireland’s public health service provider, delivering community-based disability services focused on early intervention, inclusion, and family partnership.
Application Details
Applicants are strongly advised to review the following documents before applying:
• Job Specification (link placeholder)
• Additional Campaign Information (link placeholder)
• Supplementary Questions Guide (link placeholder)
Informal Enquiries:
Elaine Mulvihill, General Manager, Midlands Disability Services
Email: [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 26 February 2026 at 12:00 (noon)
