Therapeutic Care Team Leader - Residential Youth

Daffodil Care Services; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Daffodil Care Services in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, is seeking a Social Care Team Leader for our residential service for separated children seeking international protection. You will lead a small team, promote a child-centered, high-performance culture, and uphold quality and standards in care delivery.

Reporting to the Social Care Manager, you will help develop processes and staff practices that support young people in our care, with emphasis on empowerment, empathy, and reflective practice.

Qualifications

• A minimum level 8 degree in Social Care and 3 years' experience of working in a social care grade with young people.
• Level 7 in Social Care and a relevant management qualification and 3 years' experience of working at a social care grade with young people.
• 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

• Originating and leading team practices and objectives that provide a child-centered, high-performance culture.
• Developing processes and standards to support achievement of goals for the Young People in our care.

Skills

Empowerment

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Level 8 Social Care degree

Level 7 Social Care with management qualification

Job description

Daffodil Care Services in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, is seeking a Social Care Team Leader for our residential service for separated children seeking international protection. You will lead a small team, promote a child-centered, high-performance culture, and uphold quality and standards in care delivery.

Reporting to the Social Care Manager, you will help develop processes and staff practices that support young people in our care, with emphasis on empowerment, empathy, and reflective practice.