Deputy Manager, Grange Lodge, Under 18's Residential, Dublin

Focus Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniting Holding is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager for Grange Lodge in Dublin. Responsible for leading a team in providing therapeutic care for young people aged 15-17, you will support the Manager in delivering effective supervision and leadership. Your background as a CORU registered Social Care Worker with experience in management is essential.

This role involves engaging with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the health and welfare of residents, and maintaining adherence to national standards for children's residential centres.

Qualifications

• CORU registered Social Care Worker.
• Minimum of 3 years full-time experience in social care with children/young persons.
• Previous management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in providing a safe environment for young people.
• Assist the Manager with effective leadership and supervision.
• Conduct staff performance reviews.

Skills

Social Care Work

Team Leadership

Crisis Management

Child Protection Knowledge

Education

Third Level Qualification in Social Care

Job description

Deputy Manager, Grange Lodge, Under 18's Residential, Dublin

Location: Dublin

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

The purpose of this role is to work as part of a team, within the u18s residential care services providing support and therapeutic care to young people aged 15-17 who are out of home in a short to medium term residential setting. To assist the Manager in providing effective leadership and supervision to the team.

What you will do:

• Work within the framework of the overall objectives of Focus Ireland.
• Lead and support a team in adhering to the National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres.
• Ensure effective responses to the changing needs and challenges of the client group.
• Represent the team and organisation at meetings, liaise with external agencies, and facilitate team meetings, training, and support sessions.
• Lead the team in providing a safe, welcoming environment for young people aged 15–17, including meeting basic care and household needs.
• Collaborate closely with Focus Ireland teams, Community Care Social Work Services, and relevant statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Oversee accurate recording of daily logs, case notes, and required documentation in line with National Standards.
• Participate in daily handovers and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the unit.
• Support staff supervision alongside the Manager, including Social Care Leaders, Social Care Workers, students, and graduates.
• Conduct and monitor staff performance reviews, ensuring appraisals are completed and signed off by senior management.
• Assist with administrative functions, including Softworks, rota management, petty cash, and participation in the on‑call system.
• Assume full managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Manager and support implementation of centre policies and procedures.
• Engage in regular supervision, training, and development, undertake additional duties as required, and maintain vigilance regarding health, safety, and welfare risks.

What you will need:

• Be a CORU registered Social Care Worker and have a Third Level qualification at degree level in the area of social care i.e. youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology etc.
• A minimum of 3 years full‑time work experience at social care grade with children/young persons.
• Previous management experience.
• A working knowledge of the impact of childhood adversity on adolescents.
• A working knowledge and insight into the issues (e.g. substance misuse) that affect young people, in particular adolescents who have or are experiencing homelessness.
• Ability to manage and support young people in crisis who present with challenging behaviours based upon Focus Ireland's values and principles of best practice.
• Experience of working in partnership with multidisciplinary teams to holistically meet the needs of young people.
• A working knowledge and understanding of the supervision and performance review process.
• A working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection, and responses to concerns.
• A working knowledge and understanding of the National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres. (Desirable)
• A working knowledge and understanding of therapeutic crisis intervention model. (Desirable)

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer