Social Care Manager - Childrens Residential

Cpl Healthcare; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Cork is seeking an experienced Social Care Manager to lead a Children's Residential Service. The successful candidate will manage two residential centres, ensuring a child-centred approach. Candidates must be CORU registered and have at least 5 years of relevant experience, including management. This full-time role offers a salary between €65,000 and €70,000, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Support for further education and training

Health insurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Well-being scheme

Access to Company Events

Paid sick leave

Bereavement Leave

Qualifications

• CORU registered and eligible for registration as a PIC with HIQA.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in Children's Residential Services.
• 3 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Children's Residential Service in Cork.
• Oversee the running of two residential centres.
• Ensure a child-centred, relationship-focused approach.

Skills

Child-centred approach

Relationship-focused approach

Empathy

Management experience

Education

QQI level 6 in leadership

Job description

📢 Are you an experienced Social Care Manager seeking a new challenge?

We are seeking a Person in Charge/Residential Service Manager to lead a Children’s Residential Service in Cork.

This is a full time position with some on-call requirements. We are seeking a Manager who is committed to a child‑centred, relationship‑focused approach grounded in empathy, respect, and consistency. You will oversee the running of two residential centres 30‑40 minutes from Cork City.

📝 Applicants must be CORU registered, and eligible for registration as a PIC with HIQA. You must have a minimum of 5 years post‑qualification experience in Children's Residential Services (3 of which in management), a QQI level 6 in leadership or working towards the same, plus a full clean driving licence.

🤔 Why choose this role?

• Support for further education and training
• Health insurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Well‑being scheme
• Access to Company Events
• Paid sick leave
• Bereavement Leave

💰 Salary: 65‑70k

💼🤝 For more info and to apply, please click the apply button or contact Louise via [e-mail]