Centre Manager - Athboy
Three Steps is a social care based, trauma and attachment informed, clinically supported residential care service provider.
We work closely with the HSE, Tusla (Child and Family Agency) and the Northern Ireland Trusts and have several centres for children and adults with disability. We also provide residential care services for children and young people in care. All our services are currently located in Meath.
We are seeking a qualified Center Manager to join one of our teams based in Meath.
This is a full-time, permanent position based onsite in the center, with 9-5 Mon-Fri hours (plus on-call support).
Our care teams and managers work with placement supervisors to provide safe, compassionate, and professionally informed care. Together, we work hard to improve the quality of care we provide every day. We put the children, young people and adults in our care first in everything we do, and as a company, we invest heavily in our care teams to ensure they have the skills, support and encouragement they need to achieve our shared aims.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive Training Programme with a detailed Management Induction process
- Strong team support structures, including regular professional supervision
- Independent Employee Assistance Programme
- 3 weeks paid sick leave per year
- 5 weeks annual leave, increasing to 6 weeks for long-serving team members
- Competitive salary rates
- Standard aspects such as onsite parking, laptop, phone etc.
If you can manage a team caring for vulnerable children and young people, you are willing to work hard and to continue to develop your career as a Social Care practitioner, we would like to hear from you. If you are interested in joining our team, you will need to have the following qualifications and experience:
A Level 7 qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies (or Social Work), and
Hold or be enrolled in a management qualification suitable for a health / social care setting, and
4 years post-qualification full-time work experience in a social care setting.
OR
A Level 8 qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies, and
4 years post-qualification full-time work experience in a social care setting.
OR
A Level 7 qualification in a related field (*see below), with the intention of completing a Level 7 in Social Care, and
Hold or be enrolled in a management qualification suitable for a health / social care setting, and
4 years post-qualification full-time work experience in a social care setting, and
Experience as Manager in an ACIMS registered center for at least 2 of the past 3 years.
*Note: Related relevant qualifications include: Psychology (Level 8), and Level 7 in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling / Psychotherapy, Addiction Counselling, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Youth and Community Work, Family Support, Social Work Professional Practice, Social Sciences / Social Studies, Disability Studies, Early Years Care (U12 centres only), BA Applied Policing, Higher Certificate in Custodial Care, Teaching and Nursing (not exhaustive). Note: Students in the final year of a L8 degree in Social Care are also welcome.
You will also need...
- The ability to relate to and care for vulnerable children, young people, and adults and to demonstrate a genuine respect for them, their parents and families.
- To hold a full clean EU manual driving licence.
- To be fluent in written and spoken English and eligible to work in Ireland.
About the role
As Centre Manager, you will lead one of our residential care centres in Co. Meath, ensuring the delivery of safe, trauma and attachment-informed, clinically supported care to children, young people, or adults with disabilities.
This is a key leadership role within Three Steps. You will be responsible for the overall governance, operational management, and quality of care within the centre, ensuring full regulatory compliance and best practice standards are consistently achieved.
Working closely with placement supervisors, clinicians, and care teams, you will create a structured, nurturing environment where the individuals in our care feel safe, respected, and supported to reach their full potential.
Three Steps
We are Three Steps, a specialised residential care provider in Co. Meath and Dublin delivering social care-based, trauma and attachment-informed services.
We support children, young people and adults — including those with disability — to live their best lives in safe, structured, and nurturing environments.
Our approach blends compassion with clinical insight to ensure every person we care for has the support they need to grow, heal and thrive.
At Three Steps, our mission is to provide professional, trauma-informed residential care that respects the uniqueness and potential of every person we support. We operate multiple centres for children and young people in care, as well as for children, young people and adults with disability, all underpinned by experienced clinicians and a values-driven care team. We work collaboratively with partners across health and social services to create personalised care plans that help individuals build resilience, develop new skills and prepare for positive futures. Every day, we strive to combine high-quality care with dignity, respect and opportunity, focusing on meaningful outcomes both now and for the long term.
Our culture is built on respect, empathy and teamwork. We believe that great care starts with a supportive, collaborative team environment where people feel empowered to bring their best selves to work. At Three Steps, we encourage open communication, shared learning and mutual respect across every role — whether you’re directly supporting residents, managing services, or providing clinical guidance. We place strong emphasis on professional development and team wellbeing, creating a workplace where staff are listened to, supported and encouraged to grow. Together, we celebrate success, reflect on challenges and work as one team to deliver care that places people at the centre.
Our benefits
We invest in our people because we know that high-quality care depends on a supported, confident team. At Three Steps, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive training programme, a thorough induction and structured professional supervision to build your skills and confidence. We offer strong team support systems, including an Independent Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing. Staff receive competitive pay, enhanced annual leave for long-serving team members, paid sick leave, and onsite parking. We also provide flexible contract options — including full-time, part-time or relief roles — to suit your availability and lifestyle while supporting your career progression.
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Centre Manager - Athboy
We are Three Steps, a specialised residential care provider in Co. Meath and Dublin delivering social care-based, trauma and attachment-informed services.
We support children, young people and adults — including those with disability — to live their best lives in safe, structured, and nurturing environments.
Our approach blends compassion with clinical insight to ensure every person we care for has the support they need to grow, heal and thrive.