Social Care Manager – Waterford

Job Details Social Care Manager- Waterford Location: Waterford Reports To: Service Director Job Type: Full-Time Become a vital part of our team in Waterford 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. Key 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. 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: Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalentQQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural AnalysisBA in Applied Policing or equivalentQQI Level 7 in Disability StudiesQQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years.QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction CounsellingQQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similarQQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social StudiesQQI Level 7 in Family SupportQQI Level 8 in PsychologyProfessional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)Professional Qualification in Nursing StudiesQQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent PsychotherapyQQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / PsychotherapyNo qualification or non-relevant qualification but holder of CORU registration as a Social Care worker Others Excellent verbal and written communicationFamiliarity with team dynamics and Irish National StandardsFull, clean manual driving licence (valid in Ireland) Apply now, or email info@purecarehealthcare.com