Job Description
We are seeking a qualified Social Care Manager to join our Children\u2019s Residential team based near Oldcastle, Co Meath.
This is a full-time, permanent position based onsite in the centre, with 9-5 Mon-Fri hours (plus on-call support).
Our care teams and managers work with placement supervisors to provide safe, compassionate, and professionally informed care.
We put the children, young people, and adults in our care first in everything we do, and as a company, we invest heavily in our care teams to ensure they have the skills, support, and encouragement they need to achieve our shared aims.
Benefits include:
\u2022 Comprehensive Training Programme with a detailed Management Induction process
\u2022 Strong team support structures, including regular professional supervision
\u2022 Independent Employee Assistance Programme
\u2022 3 weeks paid sick leave per year
\u2022 5 weeks annual leave, increasing to 6 weeks for long-serving team members
\u2022 Competitive salary rates
\u2022 Standard aspects such as onsite parking, laptop, phone etc.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
\u2022 A Level 7 qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies (or Social Work), and
\u2022 Hold or be enrolled in a management qualification suitable for a health / social care setting, and
\u2022 4 years post-qualification full-time work experience in a children\u2019s residential care setting.
OR
\u2022 A Level 8 qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies, and
\u2022 4 years post-qualification full-time work experience in a children\u2019s residential care setting.
OR
\u2022 A Level 7 qualification in a related field (*see below), with the intention of completing a Level 7 in Social Care, and
\u2022 Hold or be enrolled in a management qualification suitable for a health / social care setting, and
\u2022 4 years post-qualification full-time work experience in a children\u2019s residential care setting, and
\u2022 Experience as Manager in an ACIMS registered centre for at least 2 of the past 3 years.
OR
\u2022 Be entered onto the CORU register of Social Care Workers, and
\u2022 4 years full-time work experience in children\u2019s residential care setting.
You will also need:
\u2022 The ability to relate to and care for vulnerable children, young people, and adults and to demonstrate a genuine respect for them, their parents and families.
\u2022 To hold a full clean EU manual driving licence.
\u2022 To be fluent in written and spoken English and eligible to work in Ireland.