Job Opportunity: Social Care Manager for Children's mainstream residential and aftercare service Location: Offaly Salary: €54,000 to €57,000 (based on experience) plus €200 per on-call week Are you an experienced and dedicated Social Care PIC or deputy manager seeking a rewarding career in a new residential service?
Join our passionate team in Co. Offaly providing comprehensive care for children and young persons in mainstream residential and aftercare services.
Key Responsibilities: Lead and inspire a team while ensuring quality care for service users.
Create a safe and nurturing environment for children, focusing on their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Implement individual care plans, considering unique needs and circumstances.
Collaborate with staff for consistent care delivery.
Monitor and supervise children, responding effectively to behavioural or emotional issues.
Maintain accurate records of progress, development, and incidents.
Communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and collaborate with professionals for comprehensive care.
Support educational activities and address learning or behavioural challenges.
Organise recreational and social activities, fostering a positive and inclusive community.
Handle crises and emergencies, following established protocols and collaborating with external agencies.
Stay informed about best practices and legislative changes Requirements: The centre manager must have minimum QQI level 7 qualification in social care and hold or be enrolled in a programme leading to a management qualification suitable for a health or social care setting and 4 years' full time work experience in a social care setting post qualification.
Alternatively, the manager may hold a QQI level 8 qualification in social care with 4 years' post qualification work experience in a social care setting.
A professional qualification is 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 Centre managers who do not hold a social care qualification but have within the 3 years prior to the issuing of this notice (June 2023) been a manager of a registered centre for a period of 2 of the preceding 3 years, are required to hold minimum of a level 7 in a related field and hold or be enrolled in a management qualification suitable for a health care or social care setting.
The registered provider must make arrangements with the manager to obtain a minimal level 7 in social care.
A recognised qualification in social care will include equivalent social care qualifications from other jurisdictions.
What We Offer: flexible hours Working from home one day per week Full wraparound EAP service available 24/7.
Social Days, On-Call Allowance Strong focus on employee wellbeing and positive work culture 25 days per annum annual leave.
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity and would like to find out more, please contact Renata, Senior Recruitment Consultant on .
Skills: Home Service Manager Children's residential Social Care