Social Care Leader

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team at Ashdale Care (Ireland), on our journey to transform the lives of young people with complex, emotional and behavioural needs.

No two days are the same here in Ashdale Care, this job description is designed to be flexible and adaptable, providing guiding principles for the post holder's work rather than strict limitations. It will undergo periodic review to ensure alignment with evolving organisational needs.

Job Purpose

Team Leaders work as a member of a Residential Team to create a safe and caring environment which meets the individual and group needs of the children who live there.  Team Care Leaders must practice in accordance with relevant childcare legislation, national standards and Ashdale Care (Ireland) Ltd Policies and Procedures.  

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

·        To promote a caring, nurturing environment to best meet the needs of our young people.

·        Participate in all aspects of the RCW role as per job description.

·        Take on the leadership role in role modelling for all staff and young people.

·        Assist the Management Team in promoting positivity and reflective practices, auditing keywork to ensure it’s in line with recommendations from placement plan meetings.

·        To assist home management in the inductions of new staff.

·        To assist the home management with overseeing budgets.

·        To assist with Supervision, both formal and informal and weekly check ins with new staff

·        To actively participate in planning and review meetings, representing the home positively and advocating for children and families as needed.

·        To assist in the completion of monthly rota and participate in on-call as per rota.

·        Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations and adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties.

·        Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.

·        Maintain high standards of personal accountability and confidentiality.

·        To carry out specific mentoring pieces of work under the direction of management.

What you’ll get in return:

·        Competitive pay scales starting from €39124 with a sleep-in allowance of up to €8,000 p/a.

·        Annual Appraisal

·        Competitive annual leave entitlements with long service incremental increases.

·        Employee Pension Scheme.

·        Income Protection

·        Sick Pay

·        Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external

·        Excellent career development opportunities 

·        Employee Assistance Programme

·        First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland