Deputy manager - Separated Children Seeking International Protection
The company
Ann's is a family-run company with over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality care and support services.
At the heart of everything we do is a deep commitment to quality and compassion.
We take pride in valuing and investing in our teams, offering continuous training, professional development, and clear pathways for career progression.
Ann's Children's Care, a sister company within the wider Ann's Group, was founded in ****.
It currently operates five homes, with plans underway to open two more.
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All our children's homes are of an exceptionally high standard, something we are incredibly proud of We have invested considerable time and care into creating warm, welcoming environments that provide a therapeutic setting and the ideal conditions for every young person to thrive and grow
Join us as we establish our Children's Care Service and raise the bar in the provision of children's care.
Position Summary:
Ann's Children's care is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, organised and professional Deputy Home Manager to be part of the team at their new centre for Separated Children Seeking International Protection residential centre in Collon Co Louth which will provide accommodation services for children.
Working in a supervisory role and in collaboration with the Home Manager you will help guide the team in the delivery of high-quality social care in a safe and therapeutic environment in accordance regulatory requirements and Ann's policies and procedures.
What you can expect
Highest paid rates in children's residential
€300 quarterly bonus paid in a voucher if no sickness during the period
Higher rate for a Sunday
Paid training and induction
Annual pay review
Excellent career progression including social care leader programme
Family run company that believes in doing the small things right
Dedicated and competent management team
Each of our homes are finished to a very high standard (check our webpage)
Continuous training and development
Free meals in the homes when on shift
Team building days
Principal responsibilities
To assist the home manager in creating and maintaining a caring, safe, stable, and professional environment for both the young people to live in and the staff to work in and deputise on behalf of management in their absence
Have clear knowledge and understanding in relation to the National Standards as well as relevant legislation and how this translates to practice
Ensure that staff have clear knowledge and understanding of such legislation, policies and procedures
Undertake the role of Designated Liaison Person (DLP) in supporting staff in their awareness and understanding of their duties as mandated reporters in line with child protection procedures
Be able to cover on call as and when required
Support management in ensuring the day to day running of the home including appropriate delegation of tasks to staff
Oversee budgets such as petty cash and ensure the home and staff are complying with relevant policy and procedures such as Health & Safety
Good attention to detail and excellent communication skills both written and oral
Attend team meetings and facilitate meetings such as supervision, team meetings, present as multi-disciplinary meetings such as Child in Care Reviews / Looked After Children Reviews
Complete identified pieces of monitoring work as directed by the home manager
Oversee, supervise and develop the skills of staff in their daily working practice.
Complete internal audits on key work files to ensure all is in line with National Standards and company policy and procedures
Ensure and undertake supervisory responsibilities, including the written supervision of care team support workers, within legislative time scales.
Oversee, write and edit all reports when submitted for meeting and reviews.
Qualifications Required
Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following:
Social Care
Social Work
Health and Social
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Youth & Community
Teaching
Nursing
Social Science
Addiction Counselling
Counselling / Psychotherapy
Family Support
Disability Studies
Applied Behavioural Analysis
Early Years Care
Level 8 qualification (Honours degree) or above in one of the following:
Psychology
Experience Required:
At least 3 years relevant experience working in children's residential care (2 years must be at team leader level)
Flexibility to work shifts if required.
Up to date knowledge of legislation surrounding Residential Childcare and Safeguarding
Experience of multi-disciplinary working with a range of professionals in the industry
Ability to deliver reports and meet deadlines.
Full driving licence and business insurance
Flexible approach to meet business needs as the role may entail covering evenings / weekends.
This job description is not definitive or restrictive and should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the post holder will work.
It will be subject to periodic review in order to ensure it continues to meet the future needs of Ann's Childrens Care
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to €50,****** per year
Application question(s):
Do you have a minimum of 4 years experience working in children's residential?
Do you have a driving licence and access to a car that holds business insurance?
As a requirement, do you to hold a level 8 degree in Social Care/Work?
*please note, applicants who do not hold this qualification will not be screened as they do not meet the essential criteria.
Work authorisation:
Ireland (required)
Work Location: On the road