Fresh Start is the longest existing Private Provider of Residential Social Care in Ireland with numerous centres in the Leinster and Munster regions.
We have a proven track record in delivering positive outcomes for the children and young people we look after.
About Us
Each centre provides therapeutic care programmes for children and young people who present with a variety of needs.
The needs and views of the young people we look after are central to the work we undertake.
Job Opportunity
We are currently looking to recruit a Deputy Manager for our Centre in Monkstown, Co. Cork.
Essential Criteria
Candidates must have a minimum Level 7 Degree qualification in one of the following:
* Social Care/Social Studies
* Psychology (Level 8 degree required)
* Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling Psychotherapy, Addiction Counselling
* Youth & Community Work
* Social Work
* Social Sciences
* Teaching
* Family Support
* Disability Studies
* Applied Policing or equivalent
* Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
Candidates must also have a minimum of 3 years' experience of working in a social care setting with children and young people.
A full driver's license is highly desirable.
The salary scale is commensurate with post-qualification experience.
The successful applicant will be required to work sleepovers/day shifts as part of their contracted hours as well as administrative days.
Benefits for Staff
We offer:
* Access to Personal Accident Cover
* Death in Service Insurance Cover
* Income Protection
* PRSA Scheme
* Maternity Payment
* Compassionate Leave
* Career Breaks
* Debriefing Immunisation Counselling Paid Attendance at both Internal and Mandatory Training Access to Childlink resource Team Building Individual Supervision Hospital Saturday Fund Golf Society Sick Leave Company Nights Out
Subject to Terms & Conditions
Please note that Fresh Start will only accept EU and EEA candidates who are fully eligible to work in Ireland.
We are not in a position to support applications for work visas.
Required Skills
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