Social Care Leader

Uniting Holding

Athlone Municipal District

On-site

EUR 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading care organization in Ireland seeks a Social Care Leader to manage day-to-day operations of a residential centre while ensuring high-quality care for young people. The ideal candidate will have relevant QQI qualifications, a passion for supporting youth facing trauma, and at least 2 years of experience in social care. This role offers competitive salary, career progression, and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

Full, clean drivers’ licence valid in Ireland.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential settings.
Holder of relevant QQI and professional qualifications.
Ability to work with young people and challenging behaviour.
Passion to support young people who have experienced trauma in their lives.

Responsibilities

Assist the Centre Management Team in daily operations.
Ensure high-quality care for young people.
Implement Placement Plan objectives.
Implement Placement Plan objectives and monitor service delivery.
Support staff in managing challenging behaviour and trauma-informed care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with young people

Knowledge of National Standards

Passion to support young people

Trauma-informed care

Education

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

QQI Level 7 in Social Science

QQI Level 7 in Counselling/Psychotherapy

QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community

QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies

QQI Level 7 in Family Support

Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)

Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies

QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies

QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis

QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care

BA in Applied Policing

Higher Certificate in Custodial Care

Job description

Social Care Leader Job Description

The role of the Social Care Leader (SCL) is to work directly with the Centre Management Team to assist in ensuring the day‑to‑day management of the residential centre. The SCL will retain an integral practice role and ensure that the highest quality of care is provided to young people. The role will encompass administrative duties as well as responsibilities pertaining to the progression and practice of the staff team and the implementation of Placement Plan objectives for young people; ensuring that they are receiving the agreed quality and quantity services.

Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications

QQI Level 8 in Psychology
QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies
QQI Level 7 in Family Support
Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years.
BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent

Requirements

A full, clean drivers’ licence, valid in Ireland.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Knowledge of the National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres and Children’s First.
Ability to work with young people and challenging behaviour.
Passion to support young people who have experienced trauma in their lives.

Essential Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience of working at social care grade with young people/children in residential settings.

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