Social Care Leader - Tipperary

AA Euro Healthcare is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Social Care Leader to join a therapeutic children's residential service outside of Cashel Town, Co.

Tipperary.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within a child-centred, trauma-informed residential service supporting children and young people with complex needs.

The successful candidate will lead by example, supporting the Service Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver high-quality, person-centred care while ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, wellbeing and professional practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team during your shift.
• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.
• Help implement individual care and support plans.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Promote a safe, caring and supportive home environment.
• Complete daily records, reports and care documentation.
• Support and mentor new and relief staff.
• Ensure the service meets HIQA standards and safeguarding requirements.
• Assist with daily household tasks to help maintain a comfortable home.
• Work closely with the Service Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver the highest standard of care.
• Take responsibility for the service in the absence of senior management when required.

Essential Requirements

• A Level 7 Degree in Social Care or a relevant discipline including Nursing/Youth & Community Work/Social Studies
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience working with children and young people in a residential social care setting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong understanding of HIQA standards and Children's First legislation.
• Experience supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Full, clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland and access to a car. 
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Job spec on request

If you are an experienced Social Care professional looking to progress your leadership career within child services, we would love to hear from you.