Lead Social Care Manager – Residential & Community

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

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.