Social Care Leader - Aftercare Service

TerraGlen Residential Care Services; Louth; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Induction program

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Wellbeing supports

Job summary

TerraGlen Residential Care Services in Drogheda, Co. Louth, is recruiting a Social Care Leader for our aftercare service to support young people 16+ with complex needs.

The role requires leadership of a team, safeguarding, and building a positive, trauma-informed, person-centred environment. You’ll work closely with the Deputy Social Care Manager to implement high-quality care, drive service development, and ensure 24/7 coverage with flexible rosters and strong partnership with families and

Qualifications

• Level 7+ qualification in Applied Social Care (CORU-approved or eligible).
• Full, clean manual driving licence.
• Minimum 2 years' experience at Social Care grade within Mainstream, Disability, or Residential Services.
• Strong understanding of HIQA/Tusla standards and trauma-informed practice.
• Flexibility to work across a 24/7 residential rota, including sleepovers and alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support a team of Social Care Workers to ensure high standards of care.
• Work closely with the Deputy Manager and Social Care Manager to build a positive, nurturing environment.
• Contribute to team development and the smooth operation of the service.

Skills

Social Care Leadership

Trauma-informed care

HIQA/Tusla standards

Team development

Driving licence

Education

Level 7+ in Applied Social Care

Job description

A New Kind of Social Care Opportunity

TerraGlen is expanding into an exciting new area of service provision in Drogheda - supporting young people aged 16+ who may have complex needs.

This is more than a new mainstream service. It is an opportunity to be part of a specialist 16+ model focused on building trust, stability, independence and pathways towards adulthood.

Working within a low-stimulus, relationship-based approach, our team will support young people to develop confidence, self-regulation, life skills and greater independence while providing a safe, consistent and nurturing environment.

We are looking for experienced Social Care professionals who are confident working with complex presentations, challenging behaviours and dynamic risk, and who can bring patience, resilience, creativity and a genuinely non-judgemental approach to their practice. The model specifically recognises the need for flexible responses, unconditional positive regard and a commitment to maintaining support irrespective of a young person's behaviours.

This is an opportunity to help shape something new, and to make a meaningful difference at a critical stage in a young person's life.

Social Care Leader - Aftercare Service

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting: Deputy Social Care Manager

Why Join Us?

As a Social Care Leader with TerraGlen, you'll have the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on someone's life.

You'll be part of a supportive team where your voice is valued, your well-being matters, and your professional growth is actively encouraged.

Social Care Leader responsibilities:

• Guide and support a team of Social Care Workers to ensure the highest standards of care.
• Work closely with the Deputy Manager and Social Care Manager to build a positive, nurturing environment.
• Contribute to team development and the smooth operation of the service.

Requirements

• Level 7 or higher qualification in Applied Social Care (CORU-approved or eligible).
• Full, clean manual driving licence.
• Minimum 2 years' experience at Social Care grade within Mainstream, Disability, or Residential Services. Ideally, including experience in Mainstream care.
• Strong understanding of HIQA/Tusla standards and trauma-informed practice.
• Flexibility to work across a 24/7 residential rota, including sleepovers and alternate weekends.

Vetting Requirement

• Successful candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting through Tusla and the National Vetting Bureau

What We Offer

• Supportive, values-driven team and collaborative environment.
• Clear pathways for career progression within a growing organisation.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing supports.

TerraGlen is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fairness, dignity, and inclusion for all.

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