Service Manager (Temporary Maternity Cover up to 12 months)
YAP Ireland CLG
Ref: #JOB-2440078
Application Details
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Job Description
About the Role: The Service Manager will have overall responsibility for the delivery of high‑quality services for a geographical region, including:
Direct line management of Team Leaders
Ensuring high‑quality service delivery to young people and families
Budget management and reporting
Staff development, training, and supervision
Quality assurance and service development
Liaison with funders
Active participation as a member of the Senior Management Team
Essential Criteria
Qualifications:
Essential: A degree in a social care–related field (e.g., Youth Work, Child Care, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, Social Care)
Desirable: Recognised management training
Experience (Essential):
Minimum 3 years’ management/supervisory experience in direct service delivery to children, young people, and families
Minimum 3 years’ direct work with young people and families in a child‑centred way
Experience managing Child Protection work
At least 1 year of budget management and reporting responsibilities (HR, statistics, QA, etc.)
Minimum 1 year’s experience developing and setting up services
Strong communication skills (oral and written) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
Skills (Essential)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong organisational, leadership and strategic planning ability
Ability to manage budgets effectively
Creative, dynamic, and strengths‑based approach to work
Ability to prioritise and meet targets
Skilled in motivating and leading teams
High‑level report writing and training delivery capabilities
Further Information
Please see the link below for the full Job Description and Person Spec: https://yapireland.ie/work-with-yap-ireland/careers-with-yap-ireland/full-time-management-careers/
This vacancy is suitable for Remote/Blended working
Sector: human health and social work activities
Career Level
Managerial
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