Deputy Social Care Manager
Location: Piltown, South Kilkenny | Contract: Permanent, Full-Time | Salary: Competitive
Our client, a well-established provider of residential care services for children and young people, is seeking an experienced Deputy Social Care Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.
This is a key leadership role with responsibility for assisting the Social Care Manager with the running of the house, managing the house in the Managers absence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Young People – Promote the safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people in our care.
- Support the House Team – Help ensure the smooth and effective running of the house, including evenings, weekends and overnight work when required.
- Lead & Support Staff – Supervise staff and provide leadership in the Social Care Manager’s absence.
- Create a Positive Home – Help maintain a safe, welcoming and homely environment.
- Reporting & Communication – Provide clear written and verbal reports and promptly raise any safeguarding or operational concerns.
- Maintain High Standards – Support quality, health & safety, compliance and continuous improvement across the service.
- Administration – Assist with staff rotas, training, holidays, meetings and other administrative duties.
- Confidentiality – Promote a culture of openness while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Teamwork & Flexibility – Work collaboratively with colleagues and undertake other reasonable duties as required.
Requirements:
- Relevant degree in Social Care or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Health or Social Care setting
- Experience of working with young persons’ with challenging behaviour
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Full, clean manual driving licence.
Benefits:
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Learning & Development Support
- Health Insurance & Life Assurance
- Company Pension Scheme & Contribution Match
- Education Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend Bonus
- And lots more…
For more information or to APPLY – please click on the link and a member of our team will be in touch.