Social Care Leader - Dunleer

TerraGlen Residential Care Services; Dunleer; Sur place; EUR 36 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TerraGlen Residential Care Services in Dunleer, Co. Louth, invites applications for a Social Care Leader. The role supports the Deputy Manager and PIC, running the service and upholding high standards of person-centred care.

You'll educate yourself about each service user, supervise staff, plan, train, and ensure compliant documentation in line with HIQA regulations and GDPR. Garda Vetting is part of the process.

Qualifications

• Relevant Social Care Qualification, Social Science, Psychotherapy or Psychology, minimum level 7.
• Experience working with people who have complex needs.
• Full Driver's licence.

Responsabilités

• Take ownership for educating themselves about each service user within the service and how their disability affects them.
• Lead and support the staff team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care, including planning, training, supervision, and day-to-day service operations.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, including assessments, reports, audits, and service user files, ensuring compliance with policies, HIQA regulations, and GDPR.
• Be accountable for supporting the day to day running of the service and responsible for the execution and delivery of person-centred approach.

Connaissances

Full Driver's licence

Experience with complex needs

Formation

Relevant Social Care Qualification, Social Science, Psychotherapy or Psychology

Description du poste

Terra Glen is devoted to working in partnership with Service Users, their families, representatives and others to deliver a specialist, person-centred and outcome-focused service for individuals with disabilities.

At TerraGlen, we believe that every person deserves a safe, supportive environment where their individuality is recognised and their potential is encouraged.

Our teams are compassionate, committed, and grounded in our core values of respect, integrity, and person-centred care.

Here, your work matters - and so do you.

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

Permanent, Full-time

Disability - Residential Care Services

Dunleer, Co. Louth

Job Purpose

The Social Care Leader is required to fulfil the running of the service in support of the Deputy Manager and PIC. The Social Care Leader is expected to build and maintain high standards of social work practice within the service and ultimately the organisation as a whole.

Your Role And Responsibilities

Take ownership for educating themselves about each service user within the service and how their disability affects them.

Report and recording and carrying out assessments.

Be accountable for supporting the day to day running of the service and responsible for the execution and delivery of person-centred approach.

Lead and support the staff team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care, including planning, training, supervision, and day-to-day service operations.

Take responsibility for understanding individual service users' needs and disabilities, promoting independence, inclusion, and engagement in meaningful activities.

Maintain high standards of documentation, including assessments, reports, audits, and service user files, ensuring compliance with policies, HIQA regulations, and GDPR.

What You'll Need

Qualifications requirements

• Relevant Social Care Qualification, Social Science, Psychotherapy or Psychology, minimum level 7.
• Experience working with people who have complex needs.
• Full Driver's licence.

Vetting Requirement

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

What We Offer

• A positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace.
• Ongoing training and development aligned with TerraGlen's proficiency model.
• Reflective supervision and professional guidance.
• Opportunities to advance your career within TerraGlen.
• Employee well-being supports and access to structured learning.

Safeguarding Statement

TerraGlen Residential Care Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures in line with national standards.

Be Part of Something Meaningful

If you are passionate about supporting others, committed to professional excellence, and eager to contribute to a values-driven service, we would love to hear from you.

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

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