Children’s Disability Network Manager in Waterford

About the Role

The Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNM) is responsible for the development of Children’s Disability Services in line with National Policy. A key aspect of this role involves liaising with stakeholders including HSE, CDNM’s, staff and families regarding the delivery of services.

Using the key principles of the Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People programme as a model of service which is based on family centred practice and interdisciplinary team working, the CDNM is the accountable and responsible person for ensuring the delivery of high quality, safe, integrated children’s disability services.

Our new strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable, is not just a document — it is a commitment to delivering children’s disability services in a more connected, equitable, and responsive way. We are strengthening a culture of transparency, collaboration, and person-centred leadership, where communication, partnership, and continuous learning guide everything we do.

We are looking for someone who lives our values of Respect, Person-Centredness, Collaboration, Quality, Courage and Stewardship. Someone with integrity, purpose and a genuine belief in the potential of every child and family we support. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation matters, where courage in decision-making is valued, and where transformation is a shared endeavour, this role will give you the opportunity to shape the future of children’s community disability services.

The role reports to the Head of Community Integration.

Requirements

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

• A relevant professional qualification in Nursing or a Health and Social Care profession and where appropriate, have statutory registration or professional registration / accreditation.
• A minimum of five years post qualification work experience including three years working in or managing the delivery of children’s disability therapeutic services.
• The requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Details

Location: Waterford, Ireland

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: €90,977–€100,131 per year

Closing date: 6 Aug 2026

How to Apply

Apply with a letter of application and CV through the 'Apply Now' button. Applications must be received on or before Thursday, 6th August 2026. An active recruitment panel may be created as part of this recruitment process.

Informal enquiries to Eithne Kilty, Head of Community Integration email: ekilty@crc.ie

For general enquiries on the recruitment process, email: hr@crc.ie