We’re currently seeking a passionate and experienced Social Care Manager to lead a dedicated team within one of our residential homes.
You’ll oversee all aspects of care delivery, team management, compliance, and strategic implementation, ensuring that our house is a safe, warm, and nurturing environment for young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure care meets company standards and national regulations
- Maintain a homely, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment
- Supervise Social Care Leaders, Workers, and relief staff
- Lead team motivation, training, and performance management
- Manage house budget and resource allocation effectively
- Support referral management and report writing
- Promote compliance with TUSLA inspection standards
- Maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders (e.g., TUSLA, Gardaí, CAMHS)
- Participate in the 24-hour on-call rota
- Promote a culture of transparency through whistleblowing and safeguarding
Experience / Qualifications:
- A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
- The centre manager must have have4 years’ full time work experience in a children’s residential care setting post qualification.
- Alternatively, the manager may hold a QQI level 8 qualification in social care with 3 years’ post qualification work experience in a children’s residential care setting or hold a relevant qualification with 4 years’ full time work experience in a children’s residential care setting post qualification.
- A professional qualification in Social Work is also considered as suitable, for a centre manager with the requisite 4 years post qualification practice experience and hold or be enrolled in a programme leading to a management qualification suitable for a health or social care setting.
- Be on the CORU register of Social Care Workers, with 4 years' full-time experience, even without a formally recognised qualification
We Offer:
- Competitive Rates
- Immediate Start
- Opportunities for Career Advancement plus many more
Next Steps:
If you are interested in this role, please apply directly or email your CV to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €63,000.00-€70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
