THE NEXT STAGE
Sage Advocacy’s mission is to promote, protect and safeguard the rights and dignity of older people, vulnerable adults, and healthcare patients through individual and systemic advocacy. Sage provided information, support and advocacy services to more than 12,000 people (cases & queries) in 2024 and demand for its services is growing. The work of Sage on behalf of clients is independent of family, service provider or systems interests. The service is free of charge and confidential. Further information on the organisation and those we serve is available at sageadvocacy.ie
In the context of recent and planned legislative, health and social care developments, of growing demand for our services and of our 2nd Statement of Strategy ‘The Next Stage’, Sage is now recruiting for the following role:
Regional Manager Southwest x 1
The purpose of the Regional Manager is to:
Manage the casework within the defined regions and support Regional Advocates so that they can provide independent advocacy services to a high standard and in an effective way through working and learning together as a team.
Give leadership in the development of key relationships within designated regions and support Regional Advocates in mapping systems and pathways which can be utilised to ensure an effective service for clients.
Support, supervise, review and quality assure the work of Regional Advocates and ensure that the ‘Four Eyes’ principle of oversight of communication with external agencies and individuals is observed.
Manage a personal caseload of more complex cases and provide necessary short-term holiday or emergency cover when required.
Act as a Designated Safeguarding Officer for the regions.
Application Process
If you are interested in this position, please read the relevant Recruitment Pack, ‘The Next Stage – Statement of Strategy 2025–2027’, and our Quality Standards at www.sageadvocacy.ie before completing your application.
Please submit a completed application form, and a covering letter of no more than two pages by email to recruitment@sageadvocacy.ie, stating the role title in the subject line.
The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Friday, 12th June 2026.