Job Description & Specification
Position Title: Social Care Manager
Reports to: Regional Manager
Direct Reports: Social Care Leaders, Social Care Workers, Relief Social Care Workers
Salary: Incremental
Overview
Odyssey Social Care are seeking experienced Social Care professionals to join our residential care teams as a Social Care Manager. In your role you will be the person in charge at our centre based in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Working to exceptional standards of care you will manage day to day operations and lead a team of Social Care Workers helping young people in care make positive changes in their daily lives.
The Social Care Manager is responsible for the care provided to the young people residing in an Odyssey Social Care house and for managing the staff who deliver this care. The role ensures that the care meets company policies, procedures, and national regulations while maintaining a homely, clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment for the children. As a key member of the Region’s Management Team, the Social Care Manager contributes to the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and systems related to all aspects of Odyssey Social Care operations.
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Important Information
Location: Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, Main Street, Piltown, Ireland, Kilkenny
Date Posted: 27th June 2025
Closing Date: 31st July 2025
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Full time
Salary: From €56,160.00 Yearly to €60,320.00 Yearly
About The Role
What we can offer you as a Social Care Manager:
* Attractive salary
* Incremental salary scale
* Maternity Cover
* Life Assurance (DIS)
* Company Pension Scheme
* Health Insurance Scheme
* Core Professional Training provided free of charge in a range of subjects
* Education Assistance Grants
* Best in sector pathway to higher management roles
* Team Building Activities
* Company Social Events and Management away days
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Refer a Friend Bonus Available
What You Will Bring As a Social Care Manager
* Minimum QQI Level 7 qualification in Social Care, that meets the criteria to be registered with CORU. Enrollment or completion of a management qualification suitable for a health or social care setting, plus 4 years of full-time work experience in a children’s residential care setting post-qualification.
* Alternatively, a QQI Level 8 qualification in Social Care with 3 years of post-qualification work experience in a children’s residential care setting.
* Alternatively, a relevant qualification with 4 years of full-time work experience in a children’s residential care setting post-qualification.
* A professional qualification in Social Work is also suitable, provided the candidate has 4 years of post-qualification practice experience and is enrolled in or has completed a management qualification suitable for a health or social care setting.
* A recognized social care qualification, including equivalent qualifications from other jurisdictions.
* Candidates on the CORU register of Social Care Workers with the requisite 4 years of full-time work experience may also be considered.
* Knowledge of the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres
* A full manual driving licence
* An ability to work with young people
* A passion and commitment to make a difference in young person’s life
* A commitment to continuous improvement
* A willingness to be a positive role model as part of a care team
If you want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
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What you will need
Required criteria
* Minimum QQI Level 7 qualification in Social Care, with enrollment or completion of a management qualification suitable for a health or social care setting, plus 4 years of full-time work experience in a children’s residential care setting post-qualification - Or something equivalent
* A recognized social care qualification, including equivalent qualifications from other jurisdictions.
* Full, clean Garda vetting for Ireland and police clearance for any other country where the post-holder has resided for more than 6 months
* Sound knowledge of professional child care practice and detailed knowledge of the National Standards for Residential Childcare.
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