SOCIAL CARE LEADER

Social Care Leader Job Description

The role of the Social Care Leader (SCL) is to work directly with the Centre Management Team to assist in ensuring the day‐to‐day management of the residential centre. The SCL will retain an integral practice role and ensure that the highest quality of care is provided to young people. The role will encompass administrative duties as well as responsibilities pertaining to the progression and practice of the staff team and the implementation of Placement Plan objectives for young people; ensuring that they are receiving the agreed quality and quantity services.

Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications: A Bachelor (Ord/Hons) or MA/MSc in any of the following fields:

• QQI Level 8 in Psychology
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
• QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
• QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Family Support
• Professional Qualification in Teaching
• Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
• BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
• Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent

Requirements:

A full, clean drivers’ licence, valid in Ireland.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Knowledge of the National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres and Children First.

Ability to work with young people and challenging behaviour.

Passion to support young people who have experienced trauma in their lives.

Essential Experience:

Minimum 2 years’ experience of working at social care grade with young people/children in residential settings.

Social Care Leader Salary - €41,000 - €44,000 per annum.

What we offer:

• Attractive Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Incremental Salary Scale
• Support & Development through supervision
• Educational Assistance Grants
• Career progression within the company
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Paid to attend professional training
• Team building days.
• Caring, Friendly and Positive Workplace Environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €41,000.00-€44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Social Care Worker: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person