Chairperson

The Organisation:

Established in 1951, the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is a voluntary organisation and national charity working with children and adults with disabilities.

We provide general disability services along with, and in partnership with, the HSE and the wider disability sector, and we also provide highly specialist national services not replicated elsewhere in the sector.

Our national specialist services team supports the provision of innovative medical and surgical interventions, therapeutic and assistive technology services to children and adults with complex disabilities and rare conditions. These innovative medical and surgical interventions and evidence-based therapies support children and adults to achieve their maximum potential.

Our adult services are based in the Dublin region, and we operate from several multiple locations in line with the principles of New Directions. We support individuals to live a life of their choosing including supporting education and employment opportunities.

We are the lead agency for five Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) located in Balbriggan, Swords, Clontarf, Clondalkin, and Waterford. These teams provide essential services to children aged from birth to 18 years with complex needs.

The CDNTs are part of the Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People Programme (PDS), which aims to provide equitable access to services for children with disabilities, regardless of their diagnosis or location.  This aligns with the Slaintecare vision of delivering integrated care, ensuring that children receive the necessary support to reach their full potential in a coordinated manner.

We are the trustees for two special schools in Clontarf and Clondalkin which are responsible for the education of 161 children with physical and other complex disabilities.

We are funded through several HSE and other state grants and we also rely on donations and fundraising to support our work.  While registered as a charity, the CRC is incorporated as a Section 38 Organisation under the Health Act. 

We employ an average of 400 people and are supported by a network of volunteers.

For more information, please visit www.crc.ie .

Vision:                     

Working together to make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, their families and their carers. This means that if you are in our adult services, our children’s services, our schools or our specialist services we will do our best to make a positive difference in your life. We will work with you to make sure the things that matter to you are the things that matter to us.

Mission:                 

That people with disabilities achieve their potential and live full lives as equal and valued citizens. This means that we care about making a society and community in which people with disabilities can be a part of. They can feel welcome and equal and can experience the same opportunities as everyone else. Reaching your potential is about being the best that you can be.

Values: People are at the heart of what we do: our clients, their families and carers, our staff and our volunteers. We value the trust placed in us and we carry at our core the principles of openness,  respect, empowerment, and excellence.

Board of Directors:            Board of Directors | Central Remedial Clinic (crc.ie)

Executive Team:                   Senior Management Team and Operational Management Team | Central Remedial Clinic (crc.ie)

The Role:

The CRC is seeking a Chairperson to guide the board in overseeing the organisation’s strategic direction, governance, and overall performance. The Chairperson will be responsible for ensuring that the board operates effectively and that the executive team is held accountable for achieving the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate effective board meetings.
• Provide leadership to the board.
• Promote exemplary governance.
• Emphasise transparency and accountability.
• Provide continuous supervision and support to the CEO.
• Collaborate to achieve organisational objectives.
• Uphold the organisation’s integrity.
• Serve as a figurehead and spokesperson when necessary.
• Engage with stakeholders when necessary.
• Advocate for and communicate the CRC’s vision, mission and values.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Leadership and Strategic Vision: Provides clear direction and effective leadership to drive success.
• Governance and Compliance Expertise: Ensures adherence to regulations and best governance practices.
• Financial Oversight: Manages financial operations with responsibility and strategic insight.
• Communication Skills: Conveys information clearly and fosters effective dialogue
• Advocacy and Public Engagement: Promotes organisational goals and engages with stakeholders.
• Team Building: Develops high-performance teams and promotes collaboration.
• Empathy and Sensitivity: Responds to others' needs with compassion and consideration
• Decision-Making and Follow-Up: Makes timely decisions and ensures thorough follow-up.
• Commitment to Mission and Values: Upholds the organisation’s mission and values with dedication.

Desirable experience:

• A strong track record of board membership. 
• While not essential, previous board chair experience would be very welcome. 
• Experience of the disability sector or Section 38 or Section 39 organisations, either as a practitioner or as a board member, would be an advantage.
• A background in strategic governance of transformational change would be very helpful.
• The ideal candidate will be a strong facilitator, and a decisive, empathetic, and accountable leader.   

Board Meetings:

There are six formally scheduled board meetings a year: January, March, May, June, September and December.  The board meetings are from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm and take place in person at the CRC offices in Clontarf, Dublin 3.

The Chairperson is not required to serve on any of the board’s four sub-committee but is expected to have an input into standards and operations of each.