Childrens Social Care Leader - ID
Childrens Social Care Leader - ID
Social Care Leader - Intellectual Disability
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.
Job Purpose
Team Leaders work as a member of a Residential Team to create a safe and caring environment which meets the individual and group needs of the children who live there. Team Leaders must practice in accordance with relevant childcare legislation, national standards and Ashdale Care Policies and Procedures.
About this role
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
• Annual Appraisal
• Competitive annual leave entitlements with long service incremental increases.
• Employee Pension Scheme.
• Income Protection
• Sick Pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced maternity - 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay
• Paternity leave - 4 weeks full pay
• Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Management Training Programme
• Education Assistance Programme
• First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland
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
