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Day Centre Manager - Kildangan, Co Kildare. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia-specific services and advocating for the rights of people affected by dementia to quality supports and services. Our vision is an Ireland where people affected by dementia are valued and supported. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is a national non-profit organisation that is person-centred, rights-based and grassroots-led, with the voice of the person with dementia and their carer at its core. We are recruiting a Day Centre Manager to lead the Day Centre service in Kildangan Day Care, Unit A Harristown Drive, Kildangan village, W34 AX23, reporting to the Operations Manager. This is a permanent contract for 35 hours per week.
Salary will be commensurate with the care sector and dependent on relevant experience. A detailed job description is available on The ASI website. Closing date for applications is 20th March 2026. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Responsibilities
Purpose of Position
The Day Centre Manager is responsible for providing best-practice dementia-specific care to all clients in the Day Care Centre. The role provides and promotes a person-centred, community-focused model of care with appreciation of the needs of the carer. The manager is responsible for managing and guiding all staff required to run the centre, health and safety, and administration of the day care centre.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Assess and provide appropriate client care in the centre.
Respect the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all clients and their carers/advocates.
Build a trusting relationship with clients and their carers so that they feel secure in the day care environment.
Provide care to clients as required (e.g., personal care and hygiene, glucose checks, dressings, colostomy care, observing urinary output and bowel movement, taking temperature and blood pressure and recording where necessary).
Administer or prompt medication provided by the GP to the client.
Provide a service focused on increasing self-esteem and quality of life for the client and their carers.
In consultation with clients, carers/advocates, care workers and volunteers, devise and implement suitable holistic care plans for the clients.
Liaise with Home Care Co-ordinators/PHNs regarding clients’ requirements for day/home care service.
Responsible for proper administration and recording of all care plans and medication prescribed to the client and their safe storage in the day care centre.
Ensure personal care needs including wound dressing and medical care as requested by PHN/GP are met with attention to client dignity, hygiene and safety standards.
Provide stimulating and enjoyable activities for clients in a relaxed and homely environment in the centre.
Escalate any client nursing concerns to the PHN.
Promote good relationships with carers and a partnership-in-care approach. Welcome visitors to the centre and provide feedback to family carers regarding clients, or consult with them on the wellbeing of their family member.
Provide phone support and relay information to family carers on issues arising in daily care of a client in the centre.
Provide care supports and education to family carers.
Arrange chiropody clinics weekly and administer and document payments for the same.
Document any client accidents/incidents or complaints and report them to the Operations Manager and HR if necessary.
Supervise, co-ordinate and support the work of all staff and volunteers assigned to the day care centre, ensuring clear roles, appropriate duties, and adequate staff/client ratios at all times.
Ensure induction and ongoing training for new employees and volunteers, and review training needs periodically.
Ensure fair and consistent application of Society policies and procedures; conduct regular performance reviews and address breaches promptly.
Hold regular staff meetings; address care provision, staff matters, policy updates and inductions to new policies.
Handle staff issues in a timely and effective manner; liaise with HR when necessary.
Coordinate with the Home Care Co-ordinator for staff cover and client referrals as required.
Maintain records and costs related to staff training (e.g., FETAC Level 5) and ensure training is up to date (e.g., Manual Handling, First Aid).
Promote an open, learning culture and oversee recruitment of volunteers; process required paperwork.
Assist in student placements, providing induction and ongoing supervision; prepare any college reports required.
Carry out administration to provide an efficient Day Centre service: maintain client records, input data into the billing system, and produce statistics and reports for the Operations Manager, Committee and HSE.
Collaborate with the client’s primary carer and PHN to complete day care records; maintain desk diary and day book; order meals; manage correspondence and payments; procure centre provisions.
Apply for grants and ensure grant income is utilised appropriately; maintain related records and report to National Office and Regional Manager as required.
Comply with food hygiene regulations and ensure safe storage and administration of medication; check safety systems (fire alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers, hoists, electrical appliances) and maintain records.
Oversee maintenance and care of the day care centre and its contents, including heating and supplies; ensure safe keeping of donations or client money; maintain attendance records; conduct annual fire drills.
Promote dementia awareness locally and promote services.
Provided Locally By The Society
Network with other service providers, health professionals and potential referral sources to promote the service.
Organise events/seminars to promote the service.
Keep the chairperson/committee informed and support fundraising activities (e.g., Tea Day, Christmas sales).
Attend training courses, conferences and meetings with the regional manager as required.
Carry out any other duties as assigned.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work required; they are not intended to be exhaustive. The holder is expected to respond with a flexible approach to tasks not specifically covered in this description.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
Degree or foreign equivalent (validated by NQAI), ideally in Nursing, Social Care, Applied Social Studies in Social Care or related fields.
At least 5 years post-qualification experience in health/social care or voluntary sector.
At least 3 years in a management role in a similar setting.
Experience of working with people with complex needs in various situations.
Demonstrated knowledge of the voluntary sector, older people issues and dementia.
Full clean driving licence.
Desirable
Registered Nurse with An Bord Altranais or postgraduate qualification in Dementia (or equivalent social care qualification).
Skills/Competencies
Strong client focus with a commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.
Empathy and respect for the rights of the individual with dementia; good observational skills.
Ability to supervise, manage and motivate a team; plan and manage change; excellent organisational and financial management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; understanding of relevant legislation (Health and Safety, Employment Law) and the Irish health system.
Experience with MS Office; reliable, flexible, patient, empathetic, confidential and capable of working independently and as part of a team. xcfaprz
Key Relationships
Internal: Operations Manager, other Society day centre managers in region, PR, Fundraising, Information, Training Department, HR.
External: PHNs, GPs, psychiatric community services, community care service providers, other voluntary organisations, local nursing homes.
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