About the Role:The Centre is registered to work with young people aged 16-17 seeking international protection.The Manager is a pivotal member of the team, supporting Senior Management in the operational and strategic management of our residential care services. This role involves leading, guiding, and supporting the social care team to deliver exceptional care to young people, ensuring their voices are central to all decision-making and care planning processes. The Manager will uphold and promote McCare's values, policies, and child-centred approach while contributing to continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory standards.Benefits:25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidaysSick PayEAPEmployee development programWellbeing schemeProgression opportunitiesAccess to health and wellbeing programmesRequirements:The centre manager must have minimum QQI level 7 qualification in social care and hold or be enrolled in a programme leading to a management qualification suitable for a health or social care setting and 4 years' full time work experience in a children's residential care setting post qualification.Alternatively, the manager may hold a QQI level 8 qualification in social care with 3 years' post qualification work experience in a children's residential care setting. Or Alternatively hold a relevant qualification with 4 years' full time work experience in a children's residential care setting post qualification.A professional qualification in Social Work is also considered as suitable, for a centre manager with the requisite 4 years post qualification practice experience and hold or be enrolled in a programme leading to a management qualification suitable for a health or social care setting.A recognised qualification in social care will include equivalent social care qualifications from other jurisdictions.An individual who does not hold a recognised or relevant qualification but is entered onto the CORU register of Social Care Workers and has the requisite 4 years full time work experience may be considered for a position of centre managerJob Type: Full-timePay: €53,000.00-€58,000.00 per yearBenefits:Sick payWork Location: In person