Social Care Manager
Location: Paulstown, Kilkenny
Job Type: Full time
Reports to: Director of Services
Salary: €55,000 to €59,000 DOE
About Us
At Emerald Care Services, our mission is to empower young people by providing compassionate, individualised support that fosters connection, support, growth and a brighter future. We are dedicated to creating safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments where every young person can thrive and reach their full potential.
Job Summary
We are seeking experienced Social Care Manager to join us in our new SCSIP residential centre. You will work with us to provide a therapeutic model of care to the young people in our centre.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a brand new service focused on providing care to young people aged 16 – 17.
Key Responsibilities
• Create a safe and secure environment for the young people in our care.
• Ensure care and placement plans are in place for each young person and being followed by the team.
• Liaise with the young people, their families, centre staff and external professionals as required.
• Promote the rights of each young person and be attentive to their primary care needs.
• Ensure the centre is clean and well maintained, all vehicles are fully serviced and any hazards are identified and removed.
• Assist with the recruitment and training of all staff.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed and stored correctly.
• Oversee the budget for your centre to ensure it is being used effectively.
• Ensure all policies are being followed and help to develop new policies and procedures as required.
• Ensure adherence to all HIQA standards.
Requirements
• Recognised qualification in Social Care or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years experience within childrens residential services.
• Be eligible to register with CORU
• Training in child protection, trauma-informed care, or therapeutic interventions.
• Experience using care planning and risk assessment tools.
• Full clean driving licence
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