Social Care Manager

St. Bernard’s is a voluntary therapeutic children’s service based in Co. Tipperary, which provides a unique and dedicated service to children in residential and foster care.

We are seeking a Social Care Manager to join an established service, focused on providing trauma-informed model of care for young people of primary school age. This role involves creating a therapeutic environment through relationship-building and positive attachment development.

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 Director of Services (Deputy Director).

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.

We are inviting applicants who meet the following criteria:

• A CORU recognised degree in Social Care. (All applicants should have started the process or be eligible to register with CORU as social care workers).
• Have worked 5+ years full-time as Social Care Leader (SCL) in aChildren’s Residential Service (CRS) PLUS have at least 3*+ years’ full-timeCRS experience at social care worker grade AND* hold a management qualification suitable for a health care or social care setting.

OR

• Have already worked as an SCM in a mainstream CRS for at least 3+ years AND have at least 6 years’ working experience at a Social Care Leader or Social Care Workergrade in a social care setting AND hold a management qualification suitable for a health care or social care setting.

• A Full Driver's Licence.

Starting salary: €63,350, 30 days’ holidays per year.

Positions/grades/salaries are contingent on Tusla funding.

A full job description is available on request.

Application should be made by e-mail to careers@stbernards.ie with a complete up-to-date CV AND a cover letter outlining why you are the right person for the position, and detailing how you meet ALL the requirements in relation to qualifications and experience.

Further information on St. Bernard’s can be found on our website www.stbernards.ie

Deadline for Applications: midnight 30/11/2024

Preliminary screening meetings will be held via zoom as part of our shortlisting process. Followed by face-to-face group and individual interviews.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €63,350.00-€72,489.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have a management qualification suitable for healthcare/social care setting?

Education:

• Master's (preferred)

Experience:

• Social Care Leader in Children's Residential Service: 5 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/11/2024
Reference ID: SCM24