Children's Residential Care Team Lead

Eden Social Care; Dundrum; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Refer a Friend €500 bonus

Ongoing training

Maternity/Paternity Pay

Bike to Work

Company Pension

Annual leave based on service

Yearly pay increment

Birthday day off

Staff events

On-site parking

Résumé du poste

Eden Social Care in Dundrum, Co. Tipperary, is seeking a Social Care Leader to support children in residential services. You will lead shifts, supervise staff and ensure care plans are implemented.

The role requires a Level 7 qualification, CORU registration, 2 years experience, driving licence, and trauma-informed approach. Join a committed team with pension, training, and benefits to help young people thrive.

Qualifications

• Level 7 qualification or recognised alternative.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children or young people in a residential setting.
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
• Experience in case management, care planning, report writing and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.
• A full, clean driving licence valid in Ireland.
• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker, or evidence that your application is being processed.

Responsabilités

• Lead shifts and model best practice in the delivery of care in line with young people’s Care Plans and Placement Plans.
• Contribute to behaviour support strategies and develop and implement Individual Crisis Management Plans (ICMPs).
• Support young people with their education, including individual or group learning, homework and assignments.
• Monitor and document young people’s progress, completing daily records and relevant reports.
• Lead key-working teams and liaise with social workers, parents/carers and other professionals.
• Support, guide and contribute to the induction and training of staff, relief workers and students.
• Ensure team members follow organisational policies, procedures, health and safety requirements and risk assessments.
• Complete shift administration, including incident reports, complaints, monthly reports and petty cash reconciliation.
• Contribute to team meetings, service feedback, policy development and resolving childcare issues.
• Help maintain the house through routine cooking, cleaning and basic repairs.
• Report concerns about childcare practice and undertake designated Service Manager responsibilities in their absence.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote the wellbeing of young people and the organisation.
• Attend required training and work evenings, weekends, overnight shifts and other shifts as required.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Driving licence

Formation

Level 7 qualification

CORU registration (or processing)

Description du poste

Eden Social Care in Dundrum, Co. Tipperary, is seeking a Social Care Leader to support children in residential services. You will lead shifts, supervise staff and ensure care plans are implemented.

The role requires a Level 7 qualification, CORU registration, 2 years experience, driving licence, and trauma-informed approach. Join a committed team with pension, training, and benefits to help young people thrive.