Social Care Leader - Carlow
Staffline Recruitment IrelandJob description
Location: Carlow
Hours: Full-time
Pay Rate / Salary: €37,500-€46,000 per year (DOE)
Contract Type: Permanent
Recruitment managed by Staffline on behalf of the client.
About the Role:
Social Care Leaders are required to support a children's mainstream residential service for young people in Carlow. This role will suit practitioners who want to be part of building a high-quality, therapeutic service from the outset. Social Care Leaders will work within a relationship-based and trauma-informed care model.
Why apply:
- Private health insurance.
- Pension scheme.
- Additional annual leave, including a birthday day off.
- Refer-a-friend bonus.
- Ongoing training and CPD, with opportunities to gain further qualifications.
- Career progression pathways into Deputy Manager, Service Manager and senior leadership roles.
- Regular supervision and reflective practice
Key duties:
- Leading shifts and providing day-to-day leadership to the staff team.
- Supporting the Service Manager and Deputy Manager.
- Ensuring high standards of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.
- Mentoring Social Care Workers.
- Contributing to care planning and maintaining HIQA/Tusla compliance.
Essential criteria:
- Level 7 qualification (or higher) in Social Care or CORU-eligible discipline
- CORU registration or application submitted (evidence required)
- Experience working with children and/or young people
- Full driving licence
Further information about the employer will be provided at screening/interview stage.
To find out more, please contact 091 423293 and email [email protected]
Please note you must be eligible to work in Ireland (Minimum Stamp 4). Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
Please note that this role is subject to Garda Vetting and clearances.

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