Social Care Leader

Eden Social Care; Dundrum; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Refer a Friend €500 bonus

Ongoing training

Maternity/Paternity Pay

Bike to Work

Company Pension

Annual leave based on service

Yearly pay increment

Birthday day off

Staff events

On-site parking

Zusammenfassung

Eden Social Care in Dundrum, Co. Tipperary, is seeking a Social Care Leader to support children in residential services. You will lead shifts, supervise staff and ensure care plans are implemented.

The role requires a Level 7 qualification, CORU registration, 2 years experience, driving licence, and trauma-informed approach. Join a committed team with pension, training, and benefits to help young people thrive.

Qualifikationen

• Level 7 qualification or recognised alternative.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children or young people in a residential setting.
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
• Experience in case management, care planning, report writing and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.
• A full, clean driving licence valid in Ireland.
• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker, or evidence that your application is being processed.

Aufgaben

• Lead shifts and model best practice in the delivery of care in line with young people’s Care Plans and Placement Plans.
• Contribute to behaviour support strategies and develop and implement Individual Crisis Management Plans (ICMPs).
• Support young people with their education, including individual or group learning, homework and assignments.
• Monitor and document young people’s progress, completing daily records and relevant reports.
• Lead key-working teams and liaise with social workers, parents/carers and other professionals.
• Support, guide and contribute to the induction and training of staff, relief workers and students.
• Ensure team members follow organisational policies, procedures, health and safety requirements and risk assessments.
• Complete shift administration, including incident reports, complaints, monthly reports and petty cash reconciliation.
• Contribute to team meetings, service feedback, policy development and resolving childcare issues.
• Help maintain the house through routine cooking, cleaning and basic repairs.
• Report concerns about childcare practice and undertake designated Service Manager responsibilities in their absence.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote the wellbeing of young people and the organisation.
• Attend required training and work evenings, weekends, overnight shifts and other shifts as required.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Driving licence

Ausbildung

Level 7 qualification

CORU registration (or processing)

Jobbeschreibung

Social Care Leader - Children’s Residential Services

Co. Tipperary | Salary: €42,000–€46,000 | Full-Time | Permanent | Flexibility required

Make a difference. Lead with purpose.

Are you an experienced Social Care Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Eden Social Care is looking for a passionate and motivated Social Care Leader to join our team in Dundrum Co. Tipperary. This is an opportunity to use your experience to support children, lead a team and help create a safe, supportive and positive home where every child can thrive.

Why Eden Social Care?

We Invest in Our People. Some of the benefits includes:

• Competitive salary of €42,000–€46,000

• €500 bonus Refer a Friend Scheme

• Ongoing Training and professional development

• Maternity and Paternity Pay Package

• Bike to Work Scheme

• Company Pension

• Additional Annual Leave based on length of service.

• Yearly Payment Incremental

• Birthday Celebration Day Off

• Staff Events and Service Reward Vouchers

• On-site parking

• A supportive management team committed to your development.

What You’ll Do

As Social Care Leader, you will:

• Lead shifts and model best practice in the delivery of care in line with young people’s Care Plans and Placement Plans.

• Contribute to behaviour support strategies and develop and implement Individual Crisis Management Plans (ICMPs).

• Support young people with their education, including individual or group learning, homework and assignments.

• Monitor and document young people’s progress, completing daily records and relevant reports.

• Lead key-working teams and liaise with social workers, parents/carers and other professionals.

• Support, guide and contribute to the induction and training of staff, relief workers and students.

• Ensure team members follow organisational policies, procedures, health and safety requirements and risk assessments.

• Complete shift administration, including incident reports, complaints, monthly reports and petty cash reconciliation.

• Contribute to team meetings, service feedback, policy development and resolving childcare issues.

• Help maintain the house through routine cooking, cleaning and basic repairs.

• Report concerns about childcare practice and undertake designated Service Manager responsibilities in their absence.

• Maintain confidentiality and promote the wellbeing of young people and the organisation.

• Attend required training and work evenings, weekends, overnight shifts and other shifts as required.

What we’re looking for

• A relevant Level 7 qualification or recognised alternative qualification.

• At least 2 years of experience working with children or young people in a residential setting.

• Experience supporting young people with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.

• Experience in case management, care planning, report writing and maintaining accurate records.

• Strong communication, teamwork and leadership skills.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.

• A full, clean driving licence valid in Ireland.

• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker, or evidence that your application is being processed.

If you're passionate about supporting young people, confident in case management and ready to lead by example, we'd love to hear from you.