Fresh Start Children's Residential Services is the longest existing Private Provider of Residential Social Care in Ireland with numerous centres in the Leinster and Munster regions.
We have a proven track record in delivering positive outcomes for the children and young people we look after.
Each centre provides therapeutic care programmes for children and young people who present with a variety of needs.
The needs and views of the young people we look after are central to the work we undertake.
We are delighted to announce the opening of our new Aftercare Service based in Clane, Co.
Kildare. We are now seeking a passionate and committed Aftercare Manager to join our expanding team.
It is expected that this service will be fully operational in August 2026.
Essential Criteria: Candidates must have one of the following: - QQI level 8 qualification in Social Care with 3 years post qualification work experience in a childrens residential care setting - QQI level 7 qualification in social care and holds or is enrolled in a programme leading to a management or supervisory qualification suitable for a health or social care setting and 4 years full time post qualification work experience in a childrens residential care setting - A relevant level 7 qualification with 4 years full time work experience in a childrens residential care setting post qualification and holds or is enrolled in a programme leading to a management or supervisory qualification suitable for a health or social care setting.
- Professional qualification in Social Work with 3 years post qualification practice experience and holds or is enrolled in a programme leading to a management or supervisory qualification suitable for a health or social care setting - A recognised qualification in social care will include equivalent social care qualifications from other jurisdictions.
- An individual who does not hold a core recognised or relevant qualification but is entered onto the CORU register of Social Care Workers and has the requisite 4 years full time work experience may be considered for a position of centre manager where they have demonstratable management and or supervisory qualifications, competencies and experience appropriate to their appointed role.
Full drivers license is highly desirable.
Salary scale is commensurate with post-qualification experience.
Benefits for Staff Include: Access to Personal Accident Cover * Death in Service Insurance Cover * Income Protection * PRSA Scheme * Maternity Payment * Compassionate Leave * Career Breaks * Debriefing Immunisation Counselling Paid Attendance at both Internal and Mandatory Training Access to Childlink resource Refer a Friend Scheme Team Building Individual Supervision Hospital Saturday Fund* Golf Society Sick Leave Company Nights Out *Subject to Terms & Conditions If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using the link below.
Please note that Fresh Start will only accept EU and EEA candidates who are fully eligible to work in Ireland, we are not in a position to support applications for work visas.
Skills: Management aftercare trauma informed care Report Writing residential care Supervisory Skills therapeutic care