Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting for a Deputy Social Care Manager in our residential care service in south Kilkenny on the border with Waterford, Tipperary, and Wexford.
Who we are -Daffodil Care Services is one of Irelands leading social care service providers currently providing a range of services to meet the needs of young people and their families, these include registered residential, aftercare services as well as community outreach.
Working as part of this new team and collaboration with the Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders, you will be responsible for providing high quality social care and a safe, caring and stabilising environment to vulnerable young people aged between 0-17 years.
You will play a key role in the delivery of individualised day-to-day activities in the residential service.
This rewarding role will suit energetic, creative and versatile social care professionals with a passion for working with young people
What we can offer:
Attractive salary plus on call allowance.
Continued professional development educational grants available to teams and individualsEmployee Benefits:
Paid core training allowanceHealth Insurance SchemeMaternity CoverLife AssuranceCompany Pension SchemeEmployee Discount SchemeFree access to any additional professional training offered by SCTI, Social Care Training Ireland e.g.
Leadership & Management in Social Care, Professional Supervision SkillsEducation Assistance GrantsProfessional Career Development programmeTeam Building ActivitiesCompany Social Events & away daysRefer a Friend Bonus The successful candidate will possess: A minimum level 8 degree in Social Care and 3 years' experience of working in a social care grade with young peopleORLevel 7 in Social Care and a relevant management qualification and 3 years' experience of working at a social care grade with young people. Strong experience in and demonstrated ability to empower others to achieve. Personal attributes of positivity, flexibility and problem-solving attitude as well as empathy and maturity are essential. A current full clean Driving License prior to commencement of employment.