Disability Services Care Manager — Lead with Heart

TerraGlen Residential Care Services; Dunleer; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

CPD and reflective supervision

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

TerraGlen Residential Care Services in Dunleer, Co. Louth, is seeking a Social Care Manager to lead day-to-day operations in a designated centre and ensure HIQA compliance.

You will mentor staff, deliver supervision and reflective practice, and work with families, professionals, and regulators to safeguard residents. With a Level 8 qualification in Social Care or related field and a management qualification, you will bring at least three years of supervisory experience in health or social care,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' management or supervisory experience in a health or social care setting.
• Strong understanding of HIQA, Children First Act 2015, Disability Act 2005, and GDPR.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations within a designated centre.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA, Health Act 2007, and related legislation.
• Support and mentor your team through supervision, training, and reflection.
• Promote inclusion, dignity, and personal choice for all service users.
• Engage with families, professionals, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage resources effectively, balancing quality and accountability.

Skills

Supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 8 qualification in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent recognised by CORU

Level 7 plus Management qualification (min. 30 ECTS, Level 6 or higher) in line with HIQA Regulation 14(7)

Job description

TerraGlen Residential Care Services in Dunleer, Co. Louth, is seeking a Social Care Manager to lead day-to-day operations in a designated centre and ensure HIQA compliance.

You will mentor staff, deliver supervision and reflective practice, and work with families, professionals, and regulators to safeguard residents. With a Level 8 qualification in Social Care or related field and a management qualification, you will bring at least three years of supervisory experience in health or social care,