Job Description Reporting to the Social Care Manager the right candidate will encourage the development of positive attachments through relationship building with the overall goal of providing a therapeutic environment for children and young people.
Community Service's ethos is to make a lasting difference in the lives of children who require a safe and supportive environment to grow and develop.
Job Overview : Create and maintain a safe, caring and stable environment for the young people placed in the centre.
Ensure that Care and Placement Plans are in place, agreed, implemented, and monitored regularly in respect of every young person placed in the centre.
Promote the rights and responsibilities of each young person in the centre.
Ensure the appropriate use of resources within the centre.
Consult with young people placed in the centre, and their families Provide an on-call service for the centre and for Children's Residential Centres on a rota basis.
Maintain the budget for the centre, in compliance with approved budgetary procedures.
Supervise staff in the centre.
Arrange the duty roster and manage the designated staff resources.
Have a working knowledge of the National Standards for Children's Residential Centres.
Requirements Level 7 or 8 qualification in Social Care.
Professional Qualification in teaching, social care, social work or youth work At least 3 years of post-qualifying experience in mainstream residential care.
At least 3 years direct experience of working in and/or managing services to vulnerable children and young people.
Excellent communication and report writing skills.
I.T Skills Full clean Irish drivers' license that has been held for one year or more.
Benefits Deputy Manager 58k (4 weeks holidays and all other staff) Bank Holidays worked- Are double pay Pension—is it 1.5% Employer and 1.5% employee?
EAP—available to staff and their partners Requirements Support adults with intellectual disabilities in daily living Promote independence, dignity, and inclusion in the community Develop and deliver person-centred care and support plans Assist with personal care, household tasks, and social activities Administer medication and maintain accurate records Work closely with a multidisciplinary team Ensure all care meets HIQA and safeguarding standards