HSE West and North West is seeking applications for the role of Manager for Home Support, Older Persons Community and Voluntary and Day Services across Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal, and West Cavan. This senior healthcare management opportunity offers the chance to lead and enhance vital community-based services that support older persons and vulnerable service users across the region.
This healthcare leadership role will focus on operational management, service quality, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the delivery of safe and person-centred care within community healthcare settings. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting service development and ensuring high-quality care outcomes across multiple service areas.
Job Overview
The Manager for Home Support, Older Persons Community and Voluntary and Day Services will oversee operational and strategic delivery of community healthcare services within HSE West and North West. The role requires strong leadership capability, experience in financial and staff management, and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral teams.
The position is available on both permanent and specified purpose contracts, with full-time and part-time options available. A panel may also be formed from this recruitment campaign for future vacancies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Home Support, Older Persons Community and Voluntary and Day Services across the designated region.
- Support the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centred healthcare services.
- Provide operational leadership including financial oversight and workforce management.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
- Monitor service performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, governance standards, and quality frameworks.
- Support strategic planning and service development within Older Persons Services.
- Travel across service locations as required to fulfil operational responsibilities.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Significant operational management experience relevant to community healthcare services.
- Demonstrated experience in financial management and staff management.
- Experience delivering safe and quality services through multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration.
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage complex healthcare operations across multiple service areas.
- Access to appropriate transport as travel is a requirement of the role.
- Experience within Older Persons Services or community healthcare settings is highly desirable.
Salary, Benefits and Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the Community Healthcare Network Manager 6011 pay scale within the HSE. The role offers a comprehensive public sector benefits package including annual leave entitlements, pension scheme access, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Permanent and specified purpose contracts are available in both whole-time and part-time capacities.
Location and Employer Information
This Manager for Home Support, Older Persons Community and Voluntary and Day Services position is based across Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal, and West Cavan within HSE West and North West Community Healthcare Areas. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the strategic delivery of community healthcare services that support older persons and enhance care outcomes across the region.
HSE West and North West delivers a broad range of healthcare and community support services across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway, supporting integrated healthcare delivery and service innovation throughout the region.
Application Details
Applications for this healthcare management role should be submitted online through the official recruitment portal.
Informal enquiries can be made to:
- Frank Morrison, Head of Service, OPS/MHS
Email: Frank.Morrison@hse.ie
Phone: 071 91 29713 - Nicola Scanlon, Service Manager Older Persons Services SLWC
Email: Nicola.Scanlon@hse.ie
Phone: 087 3608950
