Centre Manager

Centre Manager for Children's Residential Centre

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Job Title: Centre Manager
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Type: Full-Time

About Us:

We are opening a new Children's Residential Centre in Dublin, dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for children in our care. We are seeking an experienced and qualified Centre Manager to lead our team and ensure the highest standards of care and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the Children's Residential Centre.
• Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Lead and manage a team of social care professionals.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to the needs of each child.
• Liaise with external agencies, families, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the centre to ensure continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:
• Minimum QQI Level 7 qualification in social care and enrolled in or completed a management qualification suitable for a health or social care setting.
• Alternatively, a QQI Level 8 qualification in social care with 4 years’ post-qualification experience in a social care setting.
• A professional qualification in Social Work with the requisite 4 years post-qualification practice experience and enrolled in or completed a management qualification suitable for a health or social care setting.
• Candidates without a social care qualification but with 2 of the preceding 3 years as a manager of a registered centre must have a minimum Level 7 qualification in a related field and be enrolled in a management qualification suitable for a health or social care setting.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years’ full-time work experience in a social care setting post-qualification.
• Additional Requirements:
• Must possess a recognised qualification in social care, including equivalent qualifications from other jurisdictions.

o A full, clean drivers’ licence, valid in Ireland, and own car required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to develop and implement effective care plans.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and best practices in social care.
• High level of organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with children.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children.
• Support for continuous professional development.
• A positive and collaborative work environment.

How to Apply:

If you meet the above qualifications and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications.

Join us in creating a brighter future for children in our community. Apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €40,000.00-€45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dublin, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a full, clean drivers’ licence, valid in Ireland?

Licence/Certification:

• professional qualification in social care (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €40,000.00-€45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person