Social Care Leader

SeeMeHired.com; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbow Community Services is seeking a Social Care Leader to guide a residential centre and supervise a dedicated team, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for young people. You will oversee care plans, advocate for residents, and drive best practices in care delivery.

The role requires a QQI Level 7 qualification and at least three years of full-time experience with children and young people, with CORU registration or in progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years full-time relevant experience in social care, working with children and young people in mainstream care.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Must hold a QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies / Social Care, or a related field such as Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling, Addiction Counselling, Youth and Community, Family Support, or Applied Policing.
• Must be registered with CORU or in the process of registration.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Care and Placement Plans are effectively implemented and regularly monitored.
• Promoting the rights and responsibilities of each young person, acting as their advocate.
• Applying your working knowledge of the National Standards for Children's Residential Centres to guarantee compliance and best practice.
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting your team to deliver exceptional care.

Skills

Leading Teams

Mentoring & Coaching

Regulatory Compliance

Team Management

Motivation

Verbal and Written Skills

Building Relationships

Legislation Compliance

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Planning and Organising

Self Management

Providing Care

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree

QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies / Social Care

Job description

Social Care Leader

Join Rainbow Community Services as a Social Care Leader and make a profound impact on the lives of young people. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, caring, and stable environment for the children and young people in our residential centres. You will lead a dedicated team, working alongside management to ensure the highest standards of care are met.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring Care and Placement Plans are effectively implemented and regularly monitored.
• Promoting the rights and responsibilities of each young person, acting as their advocate.
• Applying your working knowledge of the National Standards for Children's Residential Centres to guarantee compliance and best practice.
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting your team to deliver exceptional care.

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced individual with a strong background in social care, holding a relevant QQI Level 7 qualification and at least three years of full-time experience working with children and young people. If you are a self-motivated leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

About the role

As a Social Care Leader, your day-to-day will be dynamic and rewarding. You'll be at the heart of our residential centre, guiding your team to provide outstanding support and creating a nurturing home for young people. This involves overseeing care plans, mentoring staff, and actively engaging with residents to foster their development and well-being. It's a hands-on leadership position where you'll be a key role model.

With Rainbow Community Services currently expanding and developing new centres, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and career progression. You'll be part of a supportive, family-friendly organisation that values its staff, offering a stable and encouraging environment where you can truly develop your leadership skills and make a lasting, positive impact on the community.

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About the company

Who We Are

Rainbow Community Services is an independent and private organisation that was established in 2005, and provides a range of residential services to young people aged 12-19 years.

Our ethos of care is underpinned by the core values of respect for our clients, partnership, empowerment, holistic development and solution focused interventions.

The Child Care Act 1991 requires TUSLA to provide care for a child by placing him or her in residential or foster care. Rainbow has been sub contracted by TUSLA and is in a contractually binding agreement to provide / complement the existing community based residential services operated by TUSLA.

Required Criteria

• Minimum of 3 years full-time relevant experience in social care, working with children and young people in mainstream care.
• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• Must hold a QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies / Social Care, or a related field such as Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling, Addiction Counselling, Youth and Community, Family Support, or Applied Policing.
• Must be registered with CORU or in the process of registration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be self-motivated and a self-starter.

Desired Criteria

• Full Driving Licence

Skills you'll need

• Leading Teams
• Mentoring & Coaching
• Regulatory Compliance
• Team Management
• Motivation
• Verbal and Written Skills
• Building Relationships
• Legislation Compliance
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Communication
• Planning and Organising
• Self Management
• Providing Care
• Empathy