Deputy Manager- Mallow Residential

Deputy Manager- Mallow ResidentialPurpose of Role: With a vibrant team and rapidly growing business supporting individuals and families Barrog Healthcare are looking for a candidate with considerable knowledge and experience of working in the field of residential and social care with at least 3 years' experience of working in at least a social care grade with those with disabilities.
The Deputy Manager will assist the PIC (Person in Charge) Residential Manager in the delivery of a quality 'client focused' residential service.
They will have a role in the management and planning of entry and exiting of service, whilst supporting clients with varied within a person-centred residential service.
Implementing and ensuring HIQA regulations and standards while overseeing the delivery of a quality, customer focused service.
The Deputy Manager will ensure that the individuals we support will be treated with dignity and respect, promoting a culture of unconditional positive regard and compassion at all times.
The Company:Barrog Healthcare is a small, private health and social care provider based in Dublin with services nationwide providing residential care and day packages nationwide to enable people who need support across the areas of mental health, disability, aftercare, transitional and mainstream social care.
We pride ourselves on working to support and champion both our service user's and staff and welcome applications from any person that feels they would be a good fit within our organisation.
The right candidate for this role will strive to enhance the lives of the individuals by promoting their community inclusion and equal citizenship.
Job Title: Deputy ManagerClosing Date for Applications: 17th October 2025Proposed Interview Dates: TBC Contact for Informal Enquiries: ****** Location of Post: This post will be based in our residential centre in Baile Geal, MallowReporting Relationship: The Deputy Manager will report to the Residential Manager (PIC).
Salary: €22.60 per hourWorking Hours: To be agreed with Management - 5 day shifts between Monday to Sunday.
Some flexibility required for business needs.
Job Type: Full time, PermanentVetting: All applicants will be subject to Garda Vetting and a request to provide security clearance from any country in which they resided for more than 6 months after their 16th birthday.
Benefits Flexibility on working hours Competitive starting salary Annual pay increments Contributory Pension Scheme Death in Service Benefit Sunday overtime rate Access to Cycle to Work Scheme and tax-free bus/Luas/rail/coach tickets Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Promotion and development opportunities Support for further education and training Uniform provided Refer a friend bonus Discounted driving lessons Main Duties and Responsibilities To manage the day-to-day delivery of a truly person centred service for all clients Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, logistical and IT skills To manage and provide support to staff team within the service maintaining staff rotas, training, leadership, supervision, support/care plans and communication across various staff shifts.
To document information and complete paperwork as deemed necessary for delivery of service to the clients.
To liaise with families, and other personnel as directed by the Service Manager.
To ensure that all care practices comply with relevant childcare legislation, National Standards for Residential Centres, and best practice.
To actively promote, participate in and ensure the provision of high standards of physical care, hygiene, and safety for all children/young people resident in the Home.
To ensure that individual care plans are developed, implemented, and monitored in accordance with agreed standards.
To contribute to the development and maintenance of good working relationships with parents and other family members, social workers, teachers, doctors, and all other relevant professionals and agencies.
To ensure that the young people's views and wishes are sought and acted upon where appropriate.
Flexibility, shift work is required due to the 24/7 nature of the role To support the out of hours 'on call' service for Barrog Healthcare and ensure all employees are aware of protocol and procedures for same Management To assist in the induction of new staff so that they can acquire an understanding of their role and responsibilities.
To provide professional supervision to staff and participate in staff appraisal in accordance with Barrog Healthcare policies and procedures.
Provide support for the day and night staff teams, the teamlead will be expected to work a variety of different shifts of differing lengths as set out in work rosters.
To assist and support staff with the production of high quality written reports and ensure all relevant recording is completed in an accurate and timely fashion.
To continually develop own professional knowledge and skills, by participating in supervision, attending courses and study days to develop and broaden awareness and skills in accordance with the Homes' staff development and training plan.
Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and /Experience.
A Level 7/8 qualification in Social Care or a relevant field i.e. Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Youth and Community Work, Social Work, Social Sciences, Teaching & Nursing And: A minimum of 3 years' experience working at least at a Social Care Grade in a residential centre or in the area of health and social care.
And: An understanding of the requirements for registration under the HIQA National Standards for Residential Services And: A minimum of 1 years' supervisory experience (seen as an advantage) And: The requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the role And: Candidates must have a suitable standard of professional attainments.
And: Have proficient ICT skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Packages - Excel and Word and be familiar with an email package e.g. Outlook.
And: Full Clean Driver's Licence And: Fluent English and Permission to work in the Republic of Ireland Skills, competencies Professional Knowledge A good understanding of policy, legislative and professional requirements to ensure an appropriate standard of service delivery (e.g. a working knowledge of the legislation relevant to role such as the Child Care Act 1991, Aftercare National Policy and Procedure and Children First Guidelines), Vulnerable Adults National Policy/Guidelines, HIQA regulations.
Demonstrate the ability to treat the client group in a non-judgemental way and from a trauma informed perspective with respect at all times.
An ability to work from own initiative within a challenging, ever changing environment Experience in design and development of staff rotas to include both day evening and sleep in/waking night shifts Experience of working with individuals with disabilities.
Experience of facilitation, implementation and review of Support/Care Plans Competencies Excellent interpersonal and communications skills to facilitate work with a wide range of stakeholders Excellent written communication skills including the ability to produce professional reports.
Strong Interpersonal and teamwork skills The ability to prevent and manage challenging behaviour.
Flexible and open to change.
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.