Social Care Team Leader-JN -092026-509872

Cpl Healthcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Supportive management and reflective,

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days annual leave

Bike to Work Scheme

TaxSaver commuter scheme

Team-building initiatives

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare is recruiting a Social Care Team Leader for a residential service in South Dublin, supporting Separated Children Seeking International Protection. You will lead shifts, mentor staff and help create a safe, trauma-informed environment where young people can thrive.

The role requires a recognised Social Care qualification, CORU registration, at least two years’ experience in residential care, a driving licence, and Garda Vetting.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Care qualification.
• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential care or a similar setting.
• Full driving licence and eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Satisfactory Garda Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the day-to-day operation of the service.
• Promote safe, child-centred and trauma-informed practice.
• Support, supervise and mentor Social Care Workers.
• Oversee care planning, risk management and record keeping.
• Build positive relationships with external professionals and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards, safeguarding requirements and organisational policies.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Safeguarding

Record keeping

Education

Recognised Social Care qualification

CORU registration as a Social Care Worker

Job description

JN -092026-509872

Separated Children Seeking International Protection

Location: South Dublin

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 36-48 hours per week

Cpl Healthcare is recruiting on behalf of a residential care provider for a Social Care Team Leader to join a service supporting Separated Children Seeking International Protection.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Care professional to step into a leadership role within a child-centred, trauma-informed residential service. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the home, mentor staff, and help create a safe, supportive environment where young people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the day-to-day operation of the service.
• Promote safe, child-centred and trauma-informed practice.
• Support, supervise and mentor Social Care Workers.
• Oversee care planning, risk management and record keeping.
• Build positive relationships with external professionals and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards, safeguarding requirements and organisational policies.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Social Care qualification.
• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential care or a similar social care setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Full driving licence and eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Satisfactory Garda Vetting.

Desirable Experience

Experience working with:

• Separated Children Seeking International Protection or unaccompanied minors.
• Residential childcare services.
• Trauma-informed care.
• Cross-cultural environments.
• Behaviour support and de-escalation practices.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive management and reflective supervision.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 23 days annual leave.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• TaxSaver commuter scheme.
• Team-building initiatives.