Social Care Deputy Manager

Eden Social Care; Dundrum; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

On-site parking

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Birthday leave

Staff wellness days

Ongoing training and professional dev

Genuine career progression

Descrizione del lavoro

Eden Social Care in County Tipperary is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to lead a children’s residential service. You’ll work with the Service Manager to supervise a dedicated care team and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for young people.

The role offers a clear path for development, competitive salary (€45,000–€50,000 DOE) with incremental scale, and benefits such as enhanced maternity/paternity leave, birthday leave, and staff wellbeing days. On-site parking is provided.

Competenze

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or equivalent CORU-acceptable qualification.
• CORU registration or ongoing registration process is required/evidenced.
• At least 3 years' experience working directly with children and young people at Social Care Worker level.
• Experience supporting young people with complex or challenging behaviours.
• Experience in a trauma-informed environment; crisis intervention is desirable.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Mansioni

• Support the Service Manager in day-to-day running of the service.
• Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated care team.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people.
• Support trauma-informed and child-centred practice.
• Assist with recruitment, supervision, training and staff development.
• Support compliance with HIQA standards, legislation and organisational policies.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement and service development.
• Support effective staffing, resources and budgets.
• Participate in the senior management on-call rota.

Conoscenze

Compassionate

Resilient

Leadership

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Formazione

Level 7 qualification in Social Care

CORU registration

Descrizione del lavoro

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Services

Co. Tipperary | €45,000 – €50,000 DOE | Full-Time | Permanent | Flexibility required

Ready to take the next step in your Social Care career?

At Eden Social Care, we believe great care starts with great people.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join our growing team in Tipperary.

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role, develop your career and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

You’ll work closely with the Service Manager to lead a dedicated team and create a safe, stable and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive.

Why Eden Social Care?

We want you to grow with us.

• €45,000 – €50,000 salary, depending on experience

• Incremental salary scale

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

• Birthday leave

• Staff wellness days

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Genuine career progression opportunities

• Supportive senior management team

• Opportunity to help shape and develop our services

• On-site parking

What You'll Do

As Deputy Manager, you will:

• Support the Service Manager in the day-to-day running of the service.

• Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated care team.

• Promote a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people.

• Support trauma-informed and child-centred practice.

• Assist with recruitment, supervision, training and staff development.

• Support compliance with HIQA standards, legislation and organisational policies.

• Contribute to audits, quality improvement and service development.

• Support effective staffing, resources and budgets.

• Participate in the senior management on-call rota.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and ready to lead.

You will have:

• A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant qualification that meets CORU requirements for Social Care Worker registration.

• CORU registration or evidence that your registration application is being processed.

• At least 3 years' experience working directly with children and young people at Social Care Worker level.

• Experience supporting young people with complex or challenging behaviours.

• Experience working within a trauma-informed environment; crisis intervention experience is desirable.

• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of HIQA National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres.

• A full, clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland.

Equivalent relevant qualifications may be considered, including Psychology, Youth and Community Work, Social Sciences, Family Support, Disability Studies, Counselling/Psychotherapy, Nursing and other relevant disciplines.

Your Next Step

This isn't just another management position.

It's an opportunity to lead with purpose, develop your career and help shape the future of a growing children's residential service.

If you're ready to make a difference and take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Eden Social Care.

Lead with Purpose. Shape Futures. Grow with Eden.