Social Care Leader, Under 18s Residential Services, Grange Lodge, DublinLocation: DublinContract: Full Time, Permanent ContractThe purpose of this role is to work as part of a team, within the Under 18 Residential Services, providing support and assistance to young people aged 15-18 who are out of home in a short-term residential setting. To assist the Project Leader and Assistant Project Leader in providing effective leadership and supervision to the team.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#FI1