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.