Social Care Leader

Eden-Social-Care; Kilkenny; Sur place; EUR 43 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual salary increments

Additional annual leave

Paid breaks

€500 Employee Referral Bonus

Birthday Day Off

Maternity & Paternity Pay

Résumé du poste

Eden Social Care is seeking a Social Care Leader for Gowran, Co. Kilkenny. The role focuses on guiding shifts, implementing care plans, and supporting children with complex needs in a residential setting.

You will lead teams, liaise with social workers and carers, and contribute to staff development while ensuring adherence to policies and safety procedures. The post requires flexibility for varied shifts and mileage in Kilkenny.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• 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 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.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Trauma-informed care

Driving licence

Formation

Level 7 qualification or recognised alternative qualification

CORU registration as a Social Care Worker (or processing)

Description du poste

Social Care Leader - Children’s Residential Services

Gowran Co. Kilkenny | Salary: €42,500–€47,000 | 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 Gorwan Co. Kilkenny. 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:

• €42,500–€47,000 inclusive of full hourly rates for overnights.

• Annual Salary Increments

• Additional Annual Leave based on length of service

• Paid Breaks

• €500 Employee Referral Bonus

• Birthday Day Off

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay Package

• Ongoing Training & Professional Development

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Daily Training Allowance

• Bike to Work Scheme

• Convenient On-Site Parking

Be Part of Our Team!

• Opportunities to Attend Conferences & Industry Events

• Staff Recognition & Service Reward Vouchers

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.