Tusla Residential Care: Social Care Manager

We are seeking a dedicated 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. The Social Care Manager will report to the Deputy Regional Manager.

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 & Limerick

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Work schedule: Day Shifts, Night Shifts & Overnight Shifts

Salary range: €67,399 - €77,122 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: Create and maintain a safe, caring, and stable environment 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 ongoing planning and strategic development for Children’s Residential Centres
  • Resource Management: Ensure the appropriate use of resources within the centre
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Consult with young people, their families, centre staff, and external stakeholders as appropriate
  • Centre Maintenance: Ensure the upkeep of the centre, including its furniture, vehicle, and equipment
  • Staff Recruitment: Participate in the recruitment, selection, and appointment of centre staff
  • Engage in Activities: Engage in age-appropriate play and activities with each child/young person as required
  • Conduct Physical Interventions: Conduct physical interventions or restraints in accordance with local policies and procedures
  • Budget Management: Manage the centre's budget effectively
  • Staff Supervision: Manage and supervise staff in the centre
  • Duty Roster: Arrange duty rosters and manage staff resources to ensure appropriate levels and skill mix within the resource allocation
  • Professional Development: Participate in relevant training and development programs
  • Policy Compliance: Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and safe professional practices. Adhere to relevant legislation, regulations, and standards
  • Adherence to HIQA Standards: Maintain a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards and comply with Tusla protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working 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, including a high standard of suitability and capability, for the proper discharge of duties

This is a remarkable opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people across Ireland.

Apply now for immediate interview. Please follow the direct application link here: https://salesforce-eu.123formbuilder.com/form-74061/tulsa-swift-hire-expression-form

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Region: Galway & Limerick