Residential Social Care Leader: Person-Centred&Rights Based

Saint Aidan’s Services; Gorey; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay Sundays

Garda Vetting

Induction training

Annual leave

Pension

Sick leave

Career progression

Employee discounts

Job summary

St. Aidan's Services in Ireland is seeking a Social Care Leader (SCL Grade) to join one of our residential services on a full-time basis.

You will lead staff teams, promote rights-based, person-centred supports and contribute to developing a new residential service. The role reports to the Person In Charge, ensures quality, safeguarding and regulatory compliance, and works with individuals, families and external professionals to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• CORU-approved degree in Social Care (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent
• CORU registration or in progress
• Minimum six months experience with adults with intellectual disabilities
• Leadership/Management qualification desirable
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles
• Eligible to work in Ireland

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day staff leadership and professional practice
• Support person-centred planning and outcome-focused supports
• Ensure rights-based service delivery and safeguarding
• Drive quality, compliance and service improvement
• Maintain documentation and professional accountability
• Collaborate with individuals, families and professionals

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Policy implementation

Rights-based practice

Safeguarding

Positive Behaviour Support

Education

CORU-registered degree

Job description

St. Aidan's Services in Ireland is seeking a Social Care Leader (SCL Grade) to join one of our residential services on a full-time basis.

You will lead staff teams, promote rights-based, person-centred supports and contribute to developing a new residential service. The role reports to the Person In Charge, ensures quality, safeguarding and regulatory compliance, and works with individuals, families and external professionals to deliver high-quality outcomes.