Assistant Manager (Childrens Services), Co. Mayo

Western Care Association; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and Life Insurance Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Sick pay scheme

Job summary

Western Care Association seeks an Assistant Manager to support the Children’s Connect Service, delivering person-centred supports to families in County Mayo. The role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, advocating for participation, and driving quality improvement within the service.

The post is a permanent 39-hour week, with Monday–Friday schedules and occasional weekend work to meet service needs. CORU registration is required.

Qualifications

• Social Care Worker applicants must meet CORU registration requirements.
• Possess an up-to-date CORU registration or be in ongoing CORU registration process.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and delivery of the Children’s Connect Service to families.
• Engage with multi-disciplinary teams to promote participation and inclusion.
• Contribute to service planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

IT literacy

Budget awareness

Excellent communication

Education

CORU registration

Tools

IT systems and applications

Job description

Foxford, Co. Mayo (this will move to Castlebar in coming months)

At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.

Why not be part of a progressive team, that's delivering for its community.

Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.

Assistant Manager (Social Care Worker grade)

Connect Childrens Servcies

Post Details

• Permanent 39 hours per week - Monday to Friday (flexibility required to respond to service needs as required which may include some weekend hours)
• Reference Number: 2026-174A

Additional Information

Please note that panels may be formed from this competition to fill similar posts within the organisation.

Job Brief

We are seeking a dedicated, motivated and reliable Assistant Manager to support the coordination and delivery of the Children's Connect Service to deliver targeted services to families. To support and advocate for participation and inclusion in the community and to achieve goals as identified by the children and families supported. The successful applicant will operate within the framework of a person-centred approaches and actively engage in and promote co-operation and partnership with other services, both internally and externally and in particular with families.

Candidate Requirements

• Genuine commitment to supporting individuals in achieving positive opportunities and meaningful change in their lives.
• Experience working in a person and family-centered manner.
• Strong understanding and appreciation of equality, inclusion, and quality of life for all individuals.
• Ability to listen, understand, and respectfully advocate for individuals regarding their needs, preferences, rights, and aspirations.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to upholding the ethos and values of the service.
• Experience in facilitating and supporting people with high and/or complex needs.
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork, and the motivation to deliver high-quality facilitation alongside individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to be innovative and creative in-service responses.
• Experience in leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience supporting service development or quality improvement initiatives.
• Self-motivated with effective time-management skills.
• Understanding of budget awareness and financial accountability in service settings.
• Working knowledge of New Directions standards (Day Services).
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations essential.
• Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required.
• Good knowledge of IT systems and applications is preferred.

Flexibility in working hours will be a feature of this position, to meet the individual needs of persons supported.

Qualification Details

Social Care Worker applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have Coru Registration to practice as a Social Care Worker

OR

• Hold a qualification recognised by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU (as listed on the CORU website: www.coru.ie). Eligible qualifications must fall under one of the following categories:
• Approved Qualifications
• Schedule 3 Qualifications
• Sufficiently Relevant Qualifications

AND

• Provide confirmation of an ongoing application for registration with CORU.

Other Duties Involved

• Contribute to and actively participate in the local service planning process, supporting the creative development and responding to the ongoing and changing needs of the service.
• Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required.
• Ensure a safe and respectful workplace, adhering to the organisation's Dignity at Work Policy and all Health & Safety requirements.
• Promote safety in all environments in line with the Association's practices and guidelines.
• Use positive and proactive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviours, consistent with organisational policies and best practice.

Other Requirements

• Full driver's license is essential.
• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and Reference checks.
• Applicants from countries outside the E.U. must provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This documentation must be submitted with the application.
• Applicants who have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 16 will be required to provide Overseas Police Clearance.

Salary Scales

Social Care Worker Pay Scale (Scale Range €36,381 to €54,744 per annum - hourly rate from €17.88 to €26.90)

• this is based on full time working hours i.e.39 hours per week

Employment Benefits

• Competitive Salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales
• Premium payments, including anti-social hours payments on residential rosters.
• Pension and Life Insurance Scheme.
• Generous Annual Leave often exceeding statutory entitlement.
• Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression
• Flexible working arrangements where feasible.
• Comprehensive Induction process.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes counselling support.
• Bike-to-Work Scheme.
• Sick pay scheme.

Health

Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service

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