Full job description Bluebird Care is one of Ireland's leading Healthcare Providers, specialising in services to both Children and Adults with a range of support needs.
We are seeking a Social Care Worker Lead for a house in Drogheda This is a senior role guiding a team in providing holistic care, support, and advocacy, ensuring smooth daily operations, implementing care plans, maintaining standards, and driving professional development, requiring leadership skills, relevant qualifications (Level 7/8 in Social Care), and experience.
You will act as a bridge between frontline staff and management, fostering a positive, therapeutic environment while adhering to legislation and best practices.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Supervising and guiding social care workers, ensuring effective teamwork.
Direct Care: Providing hands-on support, protection, and advocacy for service users.
Operational Management: Overseeing daily routines, household activities, and facility upkeep.
Care Planning: Contributing to and implementing individualised care plans (e.g., child-centred, therapeutic models).
Professional Development: Organising and participating in training, ensuring standards are met.
Advocacy: Championing the rights and wellbeing of those in their care.
Compliance: Ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, standards (like New Directions), and policies.
Requirements Education: Level 7 or 8 Degree in Social Care or Applied Social Studies.
Experience: Previous experience as a Social Care Worker, often with demonstrated leadership or staff management experience (e.g., 1-2 years post-qualification).
Skills: Strong communication, leadership, person-centred approach, problem-solving, and administrative Driver's Licence required .
Registration: Registration with CORU (in Ireland) is required.
Pay: €45,******-€55,****** per year Benefits: Bike to work scheme Company pension Employee assistance program On-site parking Sick pay Skills: Social Care Worker