The Heathers - Armagh - 39 hours per week
At Inspire, we believe everyone deserves to live a healthy, meaningful life filled with purpose and connection. As the Area Manager at our The Heathers service, you’ll be at the heart of that mission, effectively managing, leading and supporting your team, whilst ensuring that service users are supported in ways that promote their independence and quality of life.
Responsibilities
* To support staff to ensure that they develop & maintain a trusting & professional relationship with Service Users and act in a supportive & empathetic manner towards them.
* To provide guidance and training for Staff, Service Users and Volunteers, on the benefits of Service User involvement.
* To ensure that Service Users have access to opportunities for involvement in a range of activities both on a Scheme basis and outside of individual Schemes.
* To ensure that all Staff, Service Users and Volunteers are familiar with and can put into practice the principles of personalisation.
* To engage in discussion with Service Users to explain and gain feedback on Inspire Strategy.
Skills and Qualifications
* Possess a full current driving licence and access to a car. Business insurance will be a requirement for this post. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with disability who cannot hold a licence.
* Professional Qualification for example: Professional Social Work qualification and registered on the appropriate part of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) register, without condition.
* OR a first level register nurse on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register. OR a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with BAOT.
* AND a minimum of 4 years’ experience of working in a health care or social care setting, providing services to people with a learning disability.
* At least 2 years of this experience must be in a relevant operational management capacity, which must include the supervision of staff/volunteers and financial management.
* OR A QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults Management) Wales and Northern Ireland and be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) register.
* Be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) register, without condition.
* AND a minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in a health care or social care setting, providing services to people with a learning disability.
* At least 2 years' of this experience must be in a relevant operational management capacity, which must include the supervision of staff/volunteers and financial management.
* Experience of using Microsoft packages to include Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Further Information
Willingness to work flexible hours required for the job to include evening and weekend work.
Location: 39 Ballynahonemore Road, Armagh
Salary: £37,477.44 to £45,244.68 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Weekly hours: 39
Published date: 19/03/2026
Closing date: 01/04/2026
Worktime: Monday to Sunday, times to be confirmed
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