Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for a meaningful role in a purpose-driven organisation? At Respond, we believe in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive, and staff can grow. Our aim is to deliver high-quality, play-based education that makes a real difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills, creativity, and care to our service then we want to hear from you!

Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. If you do not “tick every box” there are likely other valuable attributes and skills that you have, that would make you a great fit for the organisation. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply

Role: Day Care Centre Manager

Location: Nethercross, Dublin

Responsible to: Family Support & Special Services Manager

Salary Range: €51,520-€66,673 per annum

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the provision of an Older Person’s Day Care centre in Tolka Valley

Responsibilities:

• The day-to-day management and maintenance of the Day Care Facility for the benefit of the wider community
• Identifying and pursuing initiatives that support the activities of the Centre
• Developing a programme of activities for the Centre including social and developmental areas, the development and delivery of food services etc
• Responsibility for managing the budget of the service and ensuring Value for Money in all transactions
• Liaising with the HSE and other agencies as appropriate in the development of a Programme for the Service Users of the centre and the subsequent scheduling, maintenance and monitoring of such activities
• Developing and maintaining liaison structures for the users of the service
• The development of staff management and support systems, including:
  Staff recruitment, induction, training and development
  • Day to day management and supervision
  • Staff Appraisals
  • Report writing and file maintenance
  • Ensuring that essential and required training is undertaken by all staff
  • Implementation of disciplinary procedures as required
• Attendance at meetings and the generation of reports etc as required
• Identifying and working with external agencies in further developing the service

Person Specification:

• Third Level qualification is desirable.
• 2+ years’ experience in a care of older person’s position
• Experience in managing & leading a staff team
• Experience of developing social initiatives
• Sound knowledge of best practise in the care of older persons
• Excellent organisational and management skills
• Excellent team building and leadership skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Aptitude and empathy with older persons
• Flexibility in duties and hours
• Garda Vetting will be required as part of the recruitment process

Applications should be submitted by clicking here on or before the closing date of Wednesday, 13th August 2025.