Social Care Manager

Daffodil-Care-Services-2; Annestown; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Continued professional development (CP

Job summary

Daffodil Care Group is seeking a Social Care Manager for its residential service in Annestown, Waterford. You will oversee the centre, lead a team of Social Care Workers and Leaders, and work with the Director of Services to promote high standards of professional care and positive outcomes for young people and families.

The role requires a Level 8 Social Care degree with post-qualification experience or Level 7 with a management qualification and extended experience. Driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum level 8 degree in Social Care and 3 years’ post qualification work experience in a children’s residential care setting.
• Level 7 in Social Care and a relevant management qualification and 4 years’ post qualification work experience in a children’s residential care setting.
• Strong experience in and demonstrated ability to empower others to achieve.
• Personal attributes of positivity, flexibility and problem-solving attitude as well as empathy and maturity are essential.
• A current full clean Driving License prior to commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the residential centre and lead a team of Social Care Workers and Social Care Leaders.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Services to model, lead, develop and promote professional social care.
• Contribute to delivering positive outcomes for young people and their families.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Empowerment

Education

Level 8 Social Care degree

Level 7 Social Care with management qualification

Job description

Social Care Manager

Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting a Social Care Manager for our mainstream residential care service, located in Annestown, Co. Waterford.

As a Social Care Manager, you will be responsible for the management of the residential centre and for leading a team of Social Care Workers and Social Care Leaders. Working closely with the Director of Services you will also be responsible for the modelling, leading, development and promotion of professional social care that delivers positive outcomes for young people and their families.

What we can offer:

• Attractive salary.

• Continued professional development educational grants available to teams andindividuals

About the role

The successful candidate will possess:

• A minimum level 8 degree in Social Care and 3 years’ post qualification work experience in a children’s residential care setting.

OR

• Level 7 in Social Care and a relevant management qualification and 4 years’ post qualification work experience in a children’s residential care setting.

• Strong experience in and demonstrated ability to empower others to achieve.

• Personal attributes of positivity, flexibility and problem-solving attitude as well as empathy and maturity are essential.

  A current full clean Driving License prior to commencement of employment.

  At Daffodil Care Group, we promote the professional and personal development of each team member. With a clear focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we provide for significant investment in our people, who in turn through their professionalism and commitment greatly enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users.

About the company

Daffodil Care Group is a respected Irish provider of therapeutic care services, operating residential homes and support centres under its brands—Daffodil Care Services, Misty Croft, and ARCS. With a focus on supporting children and young people with complex needs, the Group combines compassionate, person-centred care with evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Their dedicated team is committed to enhancing the quality of life and promoting positive outcomes for all service users.