Social Care Leader
Social Care Leader
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team at Ashdale Care (Ireland), on our journey to transform the lives of young people with complex, emotional and behavioural needs.
You will be part of a unique team that will work together to facilitate excellent practice and be part of rebuilding children’s lives. Our vision is for every young person who lives with us to experience a safe, happy and nurturing present and a future that is filled with hope and optimism.
Pay & Benefits
Salary ranges from €49,608.00 to €52,914.00. (This includes sleep-in nights which are paid at the rate of €14.15 per hour)
Annual Pay Review
Income Protection
Enhanced maternity - 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay
Paternity leave - 4 weeks full pay
Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive annual leave entitlements with increases for long service
Employee Pension Scheme
Sick Pay
Accelerated Social Care Leader Programme
Management Training Programme
Education Assistance Programme
Employee Assistance Programme
First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland
About this role
Key Responsibilities:
• To promote a caring, nurturing environment to best meet the needs of our young people.
• Participate in all aspects of the RCW role as per job description.
• Take on the leadership role in role modelling for all staff and young people.
• Assist the Management Team in promoting positivity and reflective practices, auditing keywork to ensure it’s in line with recommendations from placement plan meetings.
• To assist home management in the inductions of new staff.
• To assist the home management with overseeing budgets.
• To assist with Supervision, both formal and informal and weekly check ins with new staff
• To actively participate in planning and review meetings, representing the home positively and advocating for children and families as needed.
• To assist in the completion of monthly rota and participate in on-call as per rota.
• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations and adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties.
• Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
• Maintain high standards of personal accountability and confidentiality.
• To carry out specific mentoring pieces of work under the direction of management.
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What you will need
Required criteria
- Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following: Social Care Social Work Health and Social Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy Youth & Community Teaching Nursing Social Science Addiction Counselling Counselling / Psychotherapy Family Support Disability Studies Applied Behavioural Analysis Early Years Care
- Full Driving Licence UK/Irish/European
- 2 years Children Residential Experience
