Social Care Team Leader (Children's Residential)Co. Laois | Permanent, Full-time | From €47,424 + benefitsWe are seeking passionate and dedicated professionals to join our residential care team as Social Care Workers / Team Leaders, supporting children and young people with complex needs.We are seeking a Social Care Team Leader to join an established children's residential service in Co. Laois. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people while leading and supporting a dedicated care team.Responsibilities:Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to social care staff.Ensure the delivery of high-quality, child-centred care in line with best practice and legislation.Oversee assessments, care planning, and reviews, ensuring young people's voices are central.Safeguard the welfare of young people as a mandated professional.Promote teamwork, effective communication, and collaboration with families and external professionals.Contribute to audits, inspections, and continuous improvement of services.Maintain accurate reports and records, ensuring professional standards are upheld.Requirements:BA in Applied Social Care (or equivalent qualification).Minimum of 2 years' experience working with children/young people in a social care setting.Strong leadership, communication, and team-working skills.Knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and relevant legislation.Full clean driving licence.Eligibility to work in Ireland.What's on Offer:Salary from €47,424 per annum (based on 2 sleepovers per week).Full-time position with a mix of day shifts, sleepovers, and waking nights – no on-call duties.Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.Structured induction and ongoing staff development programme.Funded professional training with clear career progression opportunities.Wellbeing supports, including access to employee assistance services.Regular team-building and staff engagement events.Please apply below to discuss in confidence.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From €47,424.00 per yearBenefits:Bike to work schemeCompany pensionFlexitimeOn-site parkingSick payApplication question(s):Do you hold an EU Passport?BA in Applied Social Care Work or equivalent?Work Location: In person