Deputy Manager, Children’s Residential Care (Trauma Informed)

Eden Social Care; Munster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Staff Wellness Days

Birthday Leave

Job summary

Eden Social Care seeks a Deputy Manager to lead a children's residential service in Tipperary, Ireland. You will support the Service Manager, ensure safe, high-quality, child-centred care, and drive compliance with regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will guide a dedicated team, manage resources, and contribute to ongoing service development and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or managing a children's residential service.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Knowledge of HIQA standards and regulatory requirements.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care and child-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day operation of the residential service.
• Lead safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people in care.
• Provide leadership and supervision to the care team.
• Foster a trauma-informed, therapeutic culture within the service.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA, regulations and company policies.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, training, performance management and development.
• Assist in budgeting and financial management.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment for young people.
• Participate in senior management on-call rota.
• Lead audits and continuous service improvement initiatives.

Job description

Eden Social Care seeks a Deputy Manager to lead a children's residential service in Tipperary, Ireland. You will support the Service Manager, ensure safe, high-quality, child-centred care, and drive compliance with regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will guide a dedicated team, manage resources, and contribute to ongoing service development and performance improvement.