Social Care Leader - Residential Services Manager

Orchard Care Group; Sligo; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supernumerary on-call allowance

Bonus option

Company pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced maternity pay

Income protection scheme

Orchard Values Champion Awards

Excellent staffing ratios

Paid training on commencement

EAP Scheme

Job summary

Orchard Care Group is recruiting for a Person in Charge (Social Care Leader) in Co. Sligo. The role leads the Orchard Community Care service, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality care.

Experience with autism is preferred, and responsibility includes staff supervision, care planning, and on-call leadership. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Social/Health Care (Level 7+) and a Level 6 Management qualification, with a current Irish driving license and the ability to work in

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years in a management or supervisory role in health or social care.
• Experience working with autism preferred.
• Full driving license with access to a vehicle.
• Eligible to live and work in Ireland without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Lead on shift in the service and provide direct care as per care plans.
• Develop individualised care plans and monitor outcomes.
• Assist in training and orienting new care team members.
• Maintain accurate care documentation and ensure timely completion.
• Support quality improvements and regular audits.
• Foster a collaborative, positive team environment.

Skills

Management experience

Autism experience

Driving license

Residential care

Education

Degree in Social or Health Care (Level 7+)

Management qualification (Level 6)

Job description

Orchard Care Group is recruiting for a Person in Charge (Social Care Leader) in Co. Sligo. The role leads the Orchard Community Care service, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality care.

Experience with autism is preferred, and responsibility includes staff supervision, care planning, and on-call leadership. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Social/Health Care (Level 7+) and a Level 6 Management qualification, with a current Irish driving license and the ability to work in