Candidates must have:i) Honours Bachelor's Degree in Applied Social Care Studies awarded by a recognised body(Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications)ORii) Honours Bachelor's Degree in Childcare awarded by a recognised body (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications)ORiii) Honours Bachelor's Degree in Social Care awarded by a recognised body (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications)ORiv) Honours Bachelor's Degree in Social Care Practice awarded by a recognised body (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications)ORv) Honours Bachelor's Degree in Applied Social Studies (Disabilities) awarded by a recognised body (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications)ORvi) an equivalent social care/psychology/teaching/nursing qualificationANDthe requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the post5 years' experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting or community based children and family servicesAt least 3 years' experience in a managerial/supervisory role or equivalent.JOB DESCRIPTION:∙ To create and maintain a safe, caring and stable environment for the young people placed in the centre∙ To manage the centre in accordance with CC policies, guidelines and protocols and with the regulations as per national legislation∙ To ensure that needs assessments, care and placement plans are in place, agreed, implemented and monitored regularly in respect of every young person placed in the centre.∙ To promote the rights and responsibilities of each young person in the centre.∙ To participate in on-going planning and strategic development of the service∙ To ensure the appropriate supply and use of resources within the centre.∙ To consult with young people placed in the centre, their families, centre staff and external stakeholders as appropriate.∙ To provide reports, reviews and updates to the designated person on a monthly/quarterly/biannual/annual basis.∙ To ensure organisation and co-ordination of all programmes.∙ To ensure safety and security measures are adhered to.∙ To attend court where necessary.∙ To ensure the maintenance, upkeep, hygiene and cleanliness of the centre, its furniture, vehicles and equipment.∙ To adhere to Fire Safety Requirements as specified by the local fire safety authority.∙ To ensure compliance in the centre with the provisions of the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act, and other relevant legislation.∙ To participate in the recruitment, selection and appointment of centre staff. ∙ To evaluate standards and quality of service by means of HIQA standards as well as standards set out in the policies and procedures of the service and monitoring and auditing processes.∙ To manage the budget for the service, in compliance with approved budgetary procedures, and to ensure that optimum benefit is achieved from available resources.∙ To ensure that expenditure in the service is controlled within agreed cash limits and in compliance with approved procedures.∙ To maintain such records as are required by the company and to ensure that such records are at all times available and provided for inspection by an authorised company officer.∙ To ensure that appropriate financial information for the service is provided to the designated company officer.∙ To manage and supervise staff in the centre.∙ To provide leadership, motivation, flexibility and role modelling which is conducive to good staff relations and work performance, provide key performance indicators and undertake performance management tasks.∙ To arrange the duty roster and manage the designated staff resources, ensuring that staff levels and skill mix are appropriate and within the resource allocation.∙ To identify the training and development requirements for the centre.∙ To maintain staff records within guidelines as per best practice.∙ To participate in relevant professional development and training. programmes.∙ To attend and participate fully in professional supervision.∙ Provide an on-call service as required and attend the service in the event of a Serious Emergency.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: From €40,000.00 per yearExpected hours: 37 – 48 per weekWork Location: In person