Social Care Manager – Tipperary

Location: Tipperary. Reports to: Service Director. Job type: Full-time.

About the role

Become a vital part of our team in Tipperary as a full-time Social Care Manager, leading a dedicated residential home for young people. In this senior role, you will seamlessly blend strategic leadership with compassionate oversight; managing team performance, driving regulatory compliance, and designing care delivery that empowers residents toward independence. If you are a passionate, experienced social care professional dedicated to cultivating a safe, warm, and nurturing environment where youth can thrive, this is your opportunity to lead from the front and make a lasting difference.

Responsibilities

• Uphold organizational benchmarks and comply fully with nationwide care mandates.
• Cultivate a secure, nurturing, and domestic living space optimized for resident growth.
• Provide clinical and administrative oversight to Social Care Leaders, Support Workers, and locum personnel.
• Drive personnel development by spearheading staff training, boosting team morale, and evaluating performance.
• Oversee facility finances and optimize asset distribution to guarantee cost-effective operations.
• Facilitate the intake and assessment pipeline while compiling comprehensive administrative reports.
• Enforce rigorous compliance frameworks to successfully clear TUSLA quality audits and inspections.
• Foster collaborative, high-trust partnerships with critical multi-agency networks, including TUSLA, An Garda Síochána, and CAMHS.
• Contribute to the round-the-clock emergency escalation schedule to ensure continuous management availability.
• Champion a workplace ethos centered on openness, robust safeguarding practices, and ethical reporting.

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.

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

Other Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Familiarity with team dynamics and Irish National Standards
• Full, clean manual driving licence (valid in Ireland)

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