Assistant Manager Residential Service, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and Life Insurance Scheme

Annual leaveAbove statutory

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive induction

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Western Care Association is seeking an Assistant Manager (Social Care Worker grade) for the Castlebar area with responsibilities including rostering and day-to-day management in a residential service. The role focuses on person-centred support, community activities, and building staff capacity while aligning with HIQA standards.

The post requires CORU registration or an approved qualification, strong leadership, and a commitment to inclusion and quality of life for individuals.

Qualifications

• Must have CORU registration to practice as Social Care Worker.
• Or hold a CORU-recognised qualification in Social Care Worker disciplines.
• Ongoing CORU registration application must be in progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of person-centred supports to individuals in the service.
• Develop staff rosters and day-to-day operational management.
• Build capacity within staff teams to support individuals and services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Autism informed practice

Time management

Budget awareness

IT systems

HIQA standards knowledge

Education

CORU-registered Social Care Worker

CORU-recognised qualification

Tools

CORU portal

Job description

(initially but post will relocate to Achill Co. Mayo 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)

Residential Service - service area 5

Castlebar, Co. Mayo (initially but post will relocate to Achill Co. Mayo in coming months)

Post Details

• Permanent 35 hours per week
• Reference Number: 2026-001D

Additional Information

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

Job Brief

The successful applicant will be required to deliver on the vision for the individual they are supporting through their daily lives. This role will include working with an individual who enjoys a number of regular physical activities in the community and with their family. It will involve supporting the person in their own home and local community, while also having responsibility for staff rosters and day to day operational management. They will be required to build and develop capacity within staff teams linked to the individuals and other supports to ensure the delivery and implementation of the supports. They will develop a circle of support around the individuals.
We are looking for a highly capable people with an ability to listen, respond and have an emphatic nature. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, good leadership skills and ability to work on own initiative. We believe that being creative, imaginative and highly motivated is key to this role. You will be required to participate in the Management of the Service as per HIQA requirements.

Salary Scales

Social Care Worker Pay Scale (Scale Range €36,381 to €54,744 per annum)

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

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.

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.
• Experience working in an Autism Informed 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.
• Interest in connecting someone to their community and supporting development of socially valued roles
• 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 HIQA standards and regulations preferred.
• Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required.
• Good knowledge of IT systems and applications is preferred.

Other Duties Involved

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following

• 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.

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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