Regional Social Care Manager - Munster

Daffodil Care Services; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Car Allowance

Health Insurance Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Education Grants

Job summary

Daffodil Care Services is seeking a Regional Social Care Manager for Munster, based in Co. Limerick & Co. Cork. You will oversee residential centres, lead Social Care Managers, and drive professional practice to deliver safe, therapeutic environments for young people and their families.

The role offers progression opportunities, ongoing professional development, and a strong focus on person-centred care within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of social care management experience in Children’s Residential Care.
• Level 8 Social Care qualification or Level 7 with a relevant management qualification.
• Strong leadership with ability to empower teams and deliver excellence.
• Full clean driving licence prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple residential centres in Munster region.
• Lead and support Social Care Managers and their teams.
• Collaborate with Director of Services to promote best practices in social care and safety.
• Ensure delivery of safe, therapeutic environments for young people and families.

Skills

Social care management

Leadership

Problem solving

Empathy

Education

Level 8 Social Care qualification

Level 7 Social Care qualification + management qualification

Job description

Regional Social Care Manager - Munster

Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting a Regional Manager for our mainstream residential care services based in Co. Limerick & Co. Cork.

As a Regional Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the effective management and oversight of residential centres within the region. This includes overseeing all aspects of service delivery to ensure the provision of safe, therapeutic environments for young people, in accordance with the National Standards governing Children’s Residential Centres.

You will lead and support Social Care Managers and their teams, working closely with the Director of Services to model, lead, develop and promote professional social care and safety practice that delivers positive outcomes for young people and their families.

What we can offer:

• Attractive salary
• Car Allowance
• Continued professional development, with educational grants available to both teams and individuals
• Paid core training allowance
• Health Insurance Scheme
• Maternity Cover
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Free access to any additional professional training offered by SCTI, Social Care Training Ireland e.g. Leadership & Management in Social Care, Professional Supervision Skills
• Education Assistance Grants
• Professional Career Development programme
• Team Building Activities
• Company Social Events & away days
• Refer a Friend Bonus

About the role

About this role The successful candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 5 years’ social care management experience within Children’s Residential Care
• A minimum Level 8 qualification in Social Care, or a Level 7 qualification in Social Care along with a relevant management qualification
• Strong experience and a demonstrated ability to empower and lead others to achieve excellence
• Essential personal attributes including flexibility, a proactive problem-solving approach, empathy and maturity
• A current, full clean driving licence prior to commencement of employment

At Daffodil Care Services, we promote the professional and personal development of each team member. With a clear focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we provide for significant investment in our people, who in turn through their professionalism and commitment greatly enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users.

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About the company

Daffodil Care Group is a respected Irish provider of therapeutic care services, operating residential homes and support centres under its brands—Daffodil Care Services, Misty Croft, and ARCS. With a focus on supporting children and young people with complex needs, the Group combines compassionate, person-centred care with evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Their dedicated team is committed to enhancing the quality of life and promoting positive outcomes for all service users.