Social Care Manager

TTM Healthcare; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Progression Opportunities

Learning & Development Support

Health Insurance & Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme & Contribution

Education Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Bonus

Job summary

TTM Healthcare Limited is seeking a Social Care Manager in Cork to lead a residential care service for children and young people on a permanent, full-time basis. You will ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance while supervising a team of Social Care Leaders and Workers.

The role requires a social care degree, at least 4 years in health or social care with 2 years in a supervisory capacity, and a full driving licence. Competitive salary and benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in Health or Social Care settings.
• 2 years' supervisory/leadership experience.
• Full, clean manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a team of Social Care Leaders and Social Care Workers.
• Ensure high-quality, child-centred care is consistently delivered.
• Oversee compliance with residential childcare standards, legislation and Tusla requirements.
• Manage staffing, training, budgets and the overall residential environment.
• Build strong relationships with Tusla, CAMHS, An Garda Síochána, schools and other stakeholders.
• Support staff performance, professional development and service improvement.
• Participate in the regional on-call service and provide leadership during challenging situations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Decision-making

Conflict management

Driving (full licence)

Education

Degree in Social Care or related field

Job description

Social Care Manager

Location: Cork | Contract: Permanent, Full-Time | Salary: Competitive

Our client, a well-established provider of residential care services for children and young people, is seeking an experienced Social Care Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a key leadership role with responsibility for the day-to-day management of a residential service, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, support and develop a team of Social Care Leaders and Social Care Workers.
• Ensure high-quality, child-centred care is consistently delivered.
• Oversee compliance with Tusla requirements, national standards and relevant legislation.
• Manage staffing, training, budgets and the overall residential environment.
• Build strong relationships with Tusla, CAMHS, An Garda Síochána, schools and other stakeholders.
• Support staff performance, professional development and service improvement.
• Participate in the regional on-call service and provide leadership during challenging situations.

Requirements:

• Relevant degree in Social Care or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a Health or Social Care setting, including 2 years' supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of residential childcare standards, legislation and regulations.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication, decision-making and conflict-management skills.
• Full, clean manual driving licence.

Benefits:

• Career Progression Opportunities
• Learning & Development Support
• Health Insurance & Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme & Contribution Match
• Education Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• And lots more...