Social Care Leader Children's Residential Services (Disability & Mainstream) Location:Longford Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Lead to support the delivery of high-quality, child-centred residential care across both children's disability and mainstream services.
The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in ensuring safe, supportive and empowering environments that promote each young person's wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Supervise, mentor, and support the social care team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Lead by example, modelling best practice in trauma-informed and child-focused care.
Support the Deputy Manager and Manager in the day-to-day running of the residential service.
Co-chair staff meetings, oversee daily handovers, and ensure effective team communication.
Monitor rosters and ensure the right balance of experience and qualification across shifts.
Promote safeguarding, quality, and compliance with HIQA/Tusla standards and company policies.
Participate in staff supervision, training, audits, and on-call duties as required.
Ensure all documentation, reports, and records are maintained to a high standard and in line with GDPR.
Complete audits, reports, incident reviews and risk assessments.
Ensure high standards of record-keeping and documentation at all times.
Support preparation for HIQA or internal inspections.
Qualifications Level 7 or higher qualification in Applied Social Care (CORU-approved), or equivalent (e.g. Nursing, Teaching, Social Work, Social Science, Psychology Minimum two years' experience working at Social Care grade with children or young people.
Full, clean driving licence (manual).
Strong knowledge of social care principles, practice, and basic management or supervision skills.
Desirable Training in Supervision, TCI/PMAV/CPI, Addiction Awareness, First Aid, or Health & Safety.
Experience mentoring or supporting care staff in a residential environment.
Familiarity with trauma-informed and positive behaviour support approaches.
Knowledge of HIQA/Tusla inspection standards and reporting requirements.
Benefits & Salary Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Full Induction and Continuous Professional Development Career Progression Opportunities Regular Team Building and Seasonal Events Maternity Contribution (for long-serving team members, 5+ years) Supportive, inclusive workplace where your wellbeing matters Why work with Orange Recruitment?
Career advice and support from experienced social care professionals 24 hour response time Constant communication Full onboarding assistance from start to finish Access to additional training Interview advice and preparation Skills: Flexible social care worker Qualified social care worker Enthusiastic social care worker person centred social care worker coru registered social care worker passionate social care worker team orientated social care worker