Social Care Leader, Under 18s Residential Services, Grange LodgeLocation: Dublin 7Contract: Full Time, Permanent ContractBenefits:25 days Annual Leave & 3 Concession Days, 7% Employer Pension Contribution, Maternity Top Up 26 Weeks, Tax-Saver Scheme, Education Assistance Policy, Paid Sick Leave policy, Premium rates for unsocial hoursSupports:Employee Assistance Program, Reflective Practice, Supervision, Well being initiatives including monthly meditationsSupport Young Lives – Be Part of Their Journey ForwardFocus Ireland are looking for for a compassionate and team-orientedSocial Care Leader tojoin theirUnder-18 Residential Service, providing vital support to young people aged 15–17 who are out of home and in crisis. In this short-term residential setting, you'll work as part of a dedicated team to create a safe, stable environment where young people can begin to rebuild and move toward their futures.What you will do:To lead a residential team in adhering to the HIQA National Standards for Children's Residential Centres.To ensure placement plans for the young people are developed, followed, kept updated regularly and are in line with the young person's care plan.To work in a leadership role as part of a residential rota over 7 days a week.To lead the team in providing a safe welcoming environment for young people aged 15-18 who are out of home, including provision of basic care needs such as household duties.To take the lead on shift with Project Workers, and to ensure that the staff team with whom you are on duty carry out allocated tasks in a competent and professional manner.To oversee that daily logs, case notes and other information is recorded as required by the National Standards for Children in Residential Services.To be responsible for conducting the performance appraisals and for monitoring the performance of the staff being supervised by him/her.What you will need:Hold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence of application will be necessary)( )A minimum of 2 years full-time work experience in a children's residential setting.A working knowledge of the impact of childhood adversity on adolescentsA working knowledge and awareness of HIQA National Standards for Children's Residential Centres.Ability to manage and support teenagers in crisis who present with challenging behaviours.A high standard of written communicationA working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection, and responses to concerns. (Desirable)A working knowledge and understanding of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model. (Desirable)Teamwork and team support. (Desirable)Focus Ireland is an equal opportunity employer