Join Rainbow Community Services as a Social Care Leader and make a profound impact on the lives of young people. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, caring, and stable environment for the children and young people in our residential centres. You will lead a dedicated team, working alongside management to ensure the highest standards of care are met.
Your key responsibilities will include:
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Ensuring Care and Placement Plans are effectively implemented and regularly monitored.
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Promoting the rights and responsibilities of each young person, acting as their advocate.
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Applying your working knowledge of the National Standards for Children's Residential Centres to guarantee compliance and best practice.
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Leading, mentoring, and supporting your team to deliver exceptional care.
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced individual with a strong background in social care, holding a relevant QQI Level 7 qualification and at least three years of full-time experience working with children and young people. If you are a self-motivated leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
About The Role
As a Social Care Leader, your day-to-day will be dynamic and rewarding. You'll be at the heart of our residential centre, guiding your team to provide outstanding support and creating a nurturing home for young people. This involves overseeing care plans, mentoring staff, and actively engaging with residents to foster their development and well-being. It's a hands-on leadership position where you'll be a key role model.
With Rainbow Community Services currently expanding and developing new centres, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and career progression. You'll be part of a supportive, family-friendly organisation that values its staff, offering a stable and encouraging environment where you can truly develop your leadership skills and make a lasting, positive impact on the community.
Required Criteria
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Minimum of 3 years full-time relevant experience in social care, working with children and young people in mainstream care.
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A Bachelor's degree is required.
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Must hold a QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies / Social Care, or a related field such as Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling, Addiction Counselling, Youth and Community, Family Support, or Applied Policing.
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Must be registered with CORU or in the process of registration.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Must be self-motivated and a self-starter.
Desired Criteria
Skills Needed
Leading Teams, Mentoring & Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, Team Management, Motivation, Verbal and Written Skills, Building Relationships, Legislation Compliance, Teamwork, Leadership, Communication, Planning and Organising, Self Management, Providing Care, Empathy
About The Company
Rainbow Community Services is an independent social care company in operation since 2005, meaning that we are celebrating our 21st Anniversary in 2026.
We currently operate three Children's Residential Centres in the Drogheda area and are in the process of developing a further two centres also in Drogheda.
Company Culture
Staff remain working with Rainbow since its inception as we are a family-friendly employer where we offer good pay and conditions of employment to staff who work with us in recognition of the axiom that 'as you treat your staff so they will treat the children'. Additionally, we have young people live with us for lengthy periods of time.
We care for the carer so that the carer can care for the children and young people in our care.
Company Benefits
Paid training
Health Insurance (my health assured)
Accident and Life Assurance
Pension Scheme
Education Assistance Grants
Salary
€44,000.00 - €52,000.00 per year
