Care Manager

Are you a compassionate and experienced healthcare professional ready to take the next step in your career?Join Bluebird Care Kildare, a leading provider of home care services dedicated to delivering person-centred, high-quality care - and supporting our amazing team who make it all possible.The OpportunityWe are seeking a Care Manager to oversee the coordination, quality, and delivery of care services across Kildare.This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse or someone with a full QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support qualification who has significant hands-on care experience with supervisory experience and is ready to step into a leadership position.You'll play a key role in supporting our care team, ensuring best practice in care delivery, maintaining compliance, and driving continuous improvement in service quality standards.What Our Team Says"The support from our management team makes a real difference - we feel valued and part of something bigger.""There's always someone to call for guidance. The teamwork here makes our clients' care so much better."Role of the Care ManagerAs Care Manager, you'll provide operational and clinical oversight to ensure our customers receive safe, high-quality care. You will support and guide our team of Healthcare Assistants, ensuring care delivery meets Bluebird Care's quality standards and that every client receives the best possible service.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage care delivery across assigned regions to ensure excellence and compliance with Bluebird Care quality standardsConduct care assessments, develop care plans, and review cases regularlyProvide guidance, support, and supervision to Healthcare AssistantsSupport recruitment, induction, and performance management of care staffMonitor care quality and customer satisfaction, implementing improvements as neededEnsure accurate documentation, reporting, and communication within the care teamWork collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and community partners to achieve the best outcomes for clientsQualifications & ExperienceEssential:Registered Nurse (RGN/RNID/RPN) or holder of a full QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support AwardMinimum 2 years' experience in a healthcare or community care setting with supervisory experienceProven ability to lead, support, and motivate care teamsExcellent communication, organisational, and administrative skillsFull clean driving licenceDesirable:Supervisory or management experience in the healthcare sectorKnowledge of home care best practicesComputer literacy (Microsoft Office, CRM systems, etc.)Benefits€36,000 - €42,000 (depending on experience)Company vehicleLaptop, phone, and iPad providedCareer progression opportunities within a growing national brand24/7 nurse-led supportEmployee Assistance & Wellbeing ProgrammeBike to Work schemeWhy Join Bluebird Care Kildare?At Bluebird Care, we believe in putting people first - our clients and our team.If you're ready to bring your clinical experience and leadership skills to a role where compassion meets purpose, we'd love to hear from you.