Social Care Manager - Wicklow

Cpl Healthcare; Greystones; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable service provider in Greystones, Wicklow is seeking a Residential Social Care Manager to manage two residential services that support young people. This full-time permanent position requires a QQI Level 7 BA in Applied Social Studies and at least 3 years of supervisory experience. A strong knowledge of HIQA regulations and excellent judgment skills are essential. The role offers various benefits including a pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Wellbeing Initiatives

Christmas Savings Club

Excellent training opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory/management capacity.
• Ability to assess situations and act appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Manage two residential services supporting young people.
• Provide the highest quality of care to service users.

Skills

Judgment based on legislation

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of HIQA regulations

Change management experience

Driving license and access to a car

Education

QQI Level 7 BA in Applied Social Studies

Management qualification in Health/Social Care

Job description

Cpl Healthcare is delighted to announce their partnership with a reputable service, who’s mission it is to assist young people in reaching their full potential and integrate into the community. Our client works directly with young people in a residential care setting, aiming to provide the highest quality of care to service users, whilst delivering a stable and engaging workplace for its employees.

We are currently recruiting for a Residential Social Care Manager who will be managing two residential services supporting young people, based in Greystones, Wicklow.

This is a full‑time permanent position, Monday to Friday with on call.

To be considered for the role, interested applicants must meet the following criteria:

• QQI Level 7 BA in Applied Social Studies, Social Care or equivalent
• A management qualification in Health/Social Care or be in the process of obtaining this qualification
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory/management capacity
• An ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on current legislation, best practice and individual circumstances.
• An ability to assess situations and act appropriately and use analytical and problem‑solving processes that best meet the needs of the service and those we support.
• A strong knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards and all relevant legislation.
• Experience in strategic and local change management.
• Hold a full clean driving license and have access to a car.

There are many benefits associated with this role such as:

• Pension Scheme
• Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
• Christmas Savings Club
• Excellent training opportunities
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave

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