Social Care Manager - Children's mainstream residential service - Tipperary - Permanent full time Salary: € Are you an experienced and dedicated Social Care professional seeking a rewarding career in a children's mainstream residential service?
Join our passionate team in Co. Tipperary, providing comprehensive care for vulnerable young people Key Responsibilities: Working as part of a team while ensuring quality care for service users.
Create a safe and nurturing environment for young people, focusing on their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Implement individual care plans, considering unique needs and circumstances.
Be accountable for supporting the day to day running of the service and responsible for the execution and delivery of person-centred approach.
Monitor and supervise, responding effectively to behavioural or emotional issues.
Be committed to pro-actively supporting service users in their daily lives and choices.
Maintain accurate records of progress, development, and incidents.
Communicate effectively with families, and colleagues.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and collaborate with professionals for comprehensive care.
Support educational activities and address learning or behavioural challenges.
Organise recreational and social activities, fostering a positive and inclusive community.
Handle crises and emergencies, following established protocols and collaborating with external agencies.
Stay informed about best practices and legislative changes.
Requirements: 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 social care setting post qualification.
Alternatively, the manager may hold a QQI level 8 qualification in social care with 4 years' post qualification work experience in a social care setting.
A professional qualification is 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.
Centre managers who do not hold a social care qualification but have within the 3 years prior to the issuing of this notice (June 2023) been a manager of a registered centre for a period of 2 of the preceding 3 years, are required to hold minimum of a level 7 in a related field and hold or be enrolled in a management qualification suitable for a health care or social care setting.
The registered provider must make arrangements with the manager to obtain a minimal level 7 in social care.
A recognised qualification in social care will include equivalent social care qualifications from other jurisdictions Full Irish manual driving license.
Have full eligibility and availability to work with us What We Offer: Excellent contributory pension scheme Comprehensive training, support with further & higher education, including paid training on commencement.
Premium Sunday and Bank Holiday rates 25 days of annual leave Flexible working arrangements Bike to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity and would like to find out more, please contact Ciara, Senior Recruitment Consultant on or email at Skills: Service manager Children's residential Tipperary