Social Care Leader – Tipperary

Location: Tipperary · Reports to: Care Manager/Service Director · Full‑time

About the role

As a vital member of our senior leadership team in Tipperary, you will bridge strategic management and senior frontline care to empower residents, support their independence, and champion a deeply child‑centered approach. Operating as a pivotal link within the house, you will manage day‑to‑day operations, mentor colleagues, and design tailored care packages that drive compassion and well‑being. This full‑time role offers an exceptional opportunity to work closely with executive management, uphold the highest standards of safety, and truly make a lasting difference in the lives of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Deliver shift‑based direction and guidance to ensure cohesive frontline team performance.
• Care Planning: Author and execute targeted care placement strategies alongside proactive crisis stabilization frameworks.
• Educational Advocacy: Offer academic guidance and developmental support to youth across both formal and informal learning environments.
• Direct Intervention: Deliver comprehensive residential care tailored to the distinct, documented needs of residents.
• Information Governance: Document all resident touchpoints, daily milestones, and operational events with absolute accuracy.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain structured communications with family members, allocated social workers, and allied support agencies.
• Strategic Input: Active participation in staff briefings, operational planning workshops, and organizational policy updates.
• Compliance & Safety: Monitor facility safety metrics to enforce rigorous compliance frameworks across the residential unit.
• Mentorship: Guide and onboard temporary personnel, trainees, and student placements on operational workflows.
• Facility Caretaking: Oversee necessary domestic duties and light maintenance tasks to maintain a clean environment.
• Business Continuity: Step into designated managerial responsibilities during the primary manager’s absence.
• Financial Control: Manage house budgets, reconcile petty cash transactions, and submit financial summary reports.
• Ethical Practice: Model strict confidentiality, professional boundary rules, and core organizational principles.
• Safeguarding Culture: Champion an environment of safety through transparent communication and ethical disclosure protocols.
• Operational Flexibility: Execute additional relevant tasks necessary to sustain the overall integrity of the care home.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with weekly payments
• Flexible shift patterns, including night shifts
• Dedicated consultant to support your temporary role
• Opportunities for training and professional growth
• Potential for additional hours based on availability

Requirements

Educational Requirements

A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.

Relevant alternative qualifications include:

• BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 8 in Psychology
• Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
• QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years
• QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
• QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
• QQI Level 7 in Family Support
• Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
• Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
• No qualification or non‑relevant qualification but holder of CORU registration as a Social Care worker

Other Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working directly with children/young people in a social care setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Familiarity with team dynamics and Irish National Standards
• Full, clean manual driving licence (valid in Ireland)