Tusla Residential Care: Deputy Social Care Manager
We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Social Care Manager to join a new service with Tusla, Ireland’s Child and Family Agency, focused on providing a trauma-informed model of care for young people aged 13 to 17. This role involves creating a therapeutic environment through relationship-building and positive attachment development.
As part of the social care team, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive, trauma-informed care. Your responsibilities will include centre management, financial management, staff management and health and safety of a residential centre.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives by fostering supportive, therapeutic relationships and contributing to their overall well-being.
Available location: Galway
Contract Type: Full time and part-time roles available
Work schedule: Day Shifts, Night Shifts & Overnight Shifts
Salary range: €57,334 - €65,444 DOE
Employee Benefits with Tusla:
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Family-Friendly Working Policies
- Health Services Credit Union
- Flu Vaccinations at Work
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tax Saver Commuter Schemes
- Health, Wellbeing, and Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Transfer option to other locations throughout Ireland after one year of permanent employment
- Career Break: After 2 years, apply for a one-year career break with an option to return work
Role Overview
- Create a Safe Environment: Maintain a stable, caring atmosphere for the young people in the centre
- Implement Care Plans: Ensure Care and Placement Plans are developed, agreed upon, implemented, and regularly reviewed for each young person
- Advocate for Young People: Promote the rights and responsibilities of each young person in the service
- Strategic Development: Participate in the ongoing planning and strategic development of Children’s Residential Centres
- Resource Management: Ensure efficient use of resources within the centre
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with young people, their families, centre staff, and external stakeholders as appropriate
- Report to Leadership: Provide reports and statistics to the Social Care Manager or designated person as required
- Centre Maintenance: Ensure the upkeep of the centre, its furniture, vehicle, and equipment
- On-Call Participation: Provide on-call support for the centre and/or other Children’s Residential Centres on a rota basis
- Engage in Activities: Participate in age-appropriate play and activities with the children and young people
- Conduct Physical Interventions: Conduct physical interventions or restraints as per local policies and procedures
- Budget Management: Manage the centre’s budget in line with approved procedures, ensuring optimal use of resources
- Staff Supervision: Manage and supervise centre staff, including arranging duty rosters and managing staff resources to ensure appropriate levels and skill mix
- Professional Development: Participate in relevant training and development programs
- Policy Compliance: Adhere to and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and safe professional practices, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards
- Adherence to HIQA Standards: Maintain working knowledge of HIQA Standards, such as the National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply with protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Social Care role within a Children's Residential Centre
- Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU
or - Hold a CORU-approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence required)
or - Eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence required)
- Possess the requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of duties, including a high standard of suitability and capability
This is a remarkable opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people across Ireland.