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Current Vacancies:

Chief Executive Officer

Social Care Leader

At Ard Aoibhinn, we are committed to supporting people to live meaningful, self-directed lives as valued members of their community. Our work is guided by a person-centred, rights-based approach, and we are always looking for dedicated, compassionate individuals to join our team.

We employ staff across a range of disciplines and our team works in partnership with the people we support, their families, and colleagues to create inclusive, respectful environments that promote choice, independence, and wellbeing.

We offer:

  • Opportunities to work in a supportive, collaborative environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Experience across a range of services, including day, residential, and respite supports
  • Flexible opportunities through our relief panel

 If you are passionate about making a positive difference and supporting people to achieve their goals, we would welcome your application.

 In addition to the competitive rates of pay, we offer the following benefits:

  • Pension Scheme
  • Excellent Annual Leave Allowance
  • Sick Pay Scheme, Maternity Pay, and Paternity Pay after a satisfactory probationary period
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • VHI Employee Assist Programme
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Continuous Professional Development and Training

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Job Title

Chief Executive Officer

Grade

Grade VIII

Location of Post

Ard Aoibhinn Centre, Belvedere Road, Wexford, Y35 YR29

Closing Date

Friday 12th June 2026

Start Date

Expected start date, Q4 2026

Will be confirmed at job offer stage

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries for this post can be made to Shauna Buckley, HR & Office Manager at sbuckley@ardaoibhinn.ie or 053 91 47868

Reporting Relationship

Reporting directly to Board of Management

Purpose of the Post

As the CEO, you will be responsible for leading, managing and developing the services and play a crucial role in the effective management of Ard Aoibhinn Services.

As CEO you will translate key strategic directives into operational plans and you will be accountable for and oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality service

APPLICATION DETAILS

 Intending applicants should submit a completed Application Form, along with a detailed career history document outlining information relevant to the post and specific competencies as outlined in the Candidate Information Booklet to  sbuckley@ardaoibhinn.ie via email before the closing date of 5pm on Friday 12th June 2026.

Click here to access Application Form

Click here to access Candidate Information Booklet

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Job Title

Social Care Leader

Grade

Social Care Leader

Location of Post

Residential/ Respite Services, Ard Aoibhinn Services, Wexford

Closing Date

Wednesday 29th June 2026

Start Date

Will be confirmed at job offer stage

Informal Enquiries

For enquiries relating to the post please contact

Geraldine Roche / Sinead Mc Guinness on 053-9147868

Candidates Should

·         Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working as Social Care Worker in an area providing services for people with an intellectual disability.

·         Demonstrated ability to lead teams in delivering person-centred, individualised care plans, ensuring dignity, respect, and tailored support for each individual.

·         Experience working within residential services is desirable.

·         Experience working in a management role would be advantageous.

·         Must be Registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.

·         Trained and experienced in the Safe Administration of Medication.

·         Excellent working knowledge of HIQA and other relevant bodies.

·         Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed.

·         Have strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

·         Have a multi-disciplinary team approach to service delivery.

·         Have a B Full Licence for at least 2 years

·         D1 licence desirable

·         Knowledge and experience of working with people presenting with challenging behaviour would be an advantage.

 

Completed application form should be sent to recruitment@ardaoibhinn.ie

 Click here to access Application Form

 

 

Completed application form should be sent to recruitment@ardaoibhinn.ie

 Click here to access Application Form

Click here to access Job Description 

Applicants will be shortlisted based on relevant qualification and experience

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Applicants will be shortlisted based on relevant qualification and experience


Completed application form should be sent to recruitment@ardaoibhinn.ie

 Click here to access Application Form

 

 

Applicants will be shortlisted based on relevant qualification and experience



  
 
 
 
   

Day Services

 

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Careers

Ard Aoibhinn provides Day services provides for people with an intellectual disability and special needs from 3 locations in the Wexford Town Area. Services are offered to pre-school children, Adults and an Elderly Group. .

  

Ard Aoibhinn currently supports 3 residential homes for people with and intellectual disability with High support needs and low support needs. Respite and Family support services are managed through our residential services.

 

Ard Aoibhinn employees people from a range of different disciplines including Nursing, Social Care and Behaviour management. We operate a relief panel for Nursing and Care Staff. Details of current vacancies can be viewed on our Careers page.

 

  


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