Homecare Supervisor – Kildare (CHO7)

Salary: €34,000–€36,000 per annum | Full-Time, Permanent | Monday–Friday

Location: Kildare – Right at Home Newbridge Office, with travel throughout the CHO7 Kildare area

About the Opportunity

Right at Home, one of Ireland's leading homecare providers, is seeking an experienced and motivated Homecare Supervisor to join our growing team in Kildare.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated healthcare professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional standards of care, supporting care teams and making a meaningful difference in the lives of people receiving care at home.

Working closely with our Business Manager and wider care team, you will play a key role in overseeing the quality and consistency of care services, supporting Healthcare Assistants and ensuring clients receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

We are looking for someone who combines strong practical care experience with excellent communication skills, sound judgement and a genuine ability to build positive relationships.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of €34,000–€36,000 per annum, depending on experience

• Weekly fuel card to support travel requirements

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Full-time, permanent position

• Monday-to-Friday working week, with flexibility to meet operational requirements

• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities

• Career progression within a growing company

• Supportive and approachable management team

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the delivery of community-based care

Key Responsibilities

Care Quality & Client Support

• Conduct initial client assessments, ongoing care reviews and reassessments as required.

• Support the development, implementation and review of individualised care plans.

• Complete risk assessments and identify appropriate measures to support client safety and wellbeing.

• Monitor the quality, consistency and effectiveness of care delivered in clients' homes.

• Respond professionally and promptly to client or family concerns, escalating matters when appropriate.

• Promote clients' dignity, independence, choice and quality of life.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Provide day-to-day support, guidance and mentoring to Healthcare Assistants working in the community.

• Conduct regular carer spot checks, competency assessments and performance reviews.

• Identify training and development needs and support staff in maintaining high standards of care.

• Promote positive working relationships, effective communication and a supportive team culture.

• Address performance or service concerns appropriately and in collaboration with management.

• Support the induction and integration of new Healthcare Assistants into the care team.

Compliance & Service Standards

• Ensure care practices align with relevant HSE requirements, applicable HIQA standards and Right at Home policies and procedures.

• Identify, document and escalate safeguarding concerns, incidents and potential risks.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client assessments, care records and staff supervision documentation.

• Participate in quality assurance activities, audits and service improvement initiatives.

• Work collaboratively with the Business Manager, Care Coordinators, Quality and Operations teams to support the effective delivery of homecare services.

• Travel throughout the Kildare area to visit clients and support care staff in the community.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum Level 6 qualification in Healthcare, Health or Social Care, Management or a related discipline.

• Ideally 3–5 years' experience in homecare, healthcare or social care, with previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

• Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring care staff.

• Good understanding of client assessments, care planning, safeguarding and risk management.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, families and colleagues.

• Excellent organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and use initiative.

• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.

• Full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a community homecare supervisory role.

• Experience conducting carer spot checks, competency assessments and quality audits.

• Knowledge of HSE-funded home support services and relevant HSE and HIQA standards.

• Experience managing sensitive client concerns and supporting continuous quality improvement.

Our PART Values

At Right at Home, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our PART values shape how we care for our clients, support our colleagues and work together as a team.

• P – Personable: We build genuine relationships, treating everyone with warmth, kindness and respect.

• A – Authentic: We act with honesty and integrity, building trust through open communication and genuine care.

• R – Real: We are approachable, dependable and practical, taking a genuine interest in the people we support and the challenges they face.

• T – Thrive: We encourage growth, development and continuous improvement, empowering our clients and colleagues to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a Supervisor who demonstrates these values through their leadership, professionalism and everyday interactions.

What Success Looks Like

As a Homecare Supervisor, you will help create an environment where:

• Clients receive safe, reliable and high-quality person-centred care.

• Healthcare Assistants feel supported, valued and confident in their roles.

• Care plans, client reviews and staff supervision activities are completed consistently and to a high standard.

• Strong relationships are maintained between clients, families, carers and the office team.

• Safeguarding, quality and compliance requirements are consistently upheld.

• Continuous improvement, accountability and teamwork are part of everyday practice.

Why Join Right at Home?

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of those we serve.

At Right at Home, we recognise that great homecare depends on the people delivering it. We are committed to supporting our employees through professional development, approachable leadership and a positive working environment.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of care quality, develop meaningful relationships within the community and play an important part in the continued growth of our Kildare services.

If you are an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Right at Home Kildare team.

Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Compliance

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Successful applicants will be required to complete our pre-employment compliance process, including reference checks, verification of qualifications, proof of eligibility

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