Social Care Leader- Sip

About the CompanyChildrens Care Ireland is a family-run company with over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality care and support services.At the heart of everything we do is a deep commitment to quality and compassion.We take pride in valuing and investing in our teams, offering continuous training, professional development, and clear pathways for career progression.Children's Care Ireland is a sister company within the wider Ann's Group, was founded in ****.It currently operates five homes, with plans underway to open two more.,All our children's homes are of an exceptionally high standard, something we are incredibly proud of We have invested considerable time and care into creating warm, welcoming environments that provide a therapeutic setting and the ideal conditions for every young person to thrive and growPosition Summary:We are opening a new centre for separated children seeking international protection residential centre in Collon Co Louth which will provide accommodation services for children.Working in a supervisory role and in collaboration with the home manager you will help guide the team in the delivery of high-quality social care in a safe and therapeutic environment in accordance regulatory requirements and our policies and procedures.Call our team today on or select apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.What you can expect:Highest paid rates in children's residential€300 quarterly bonus paid in a voucher if no sickness during the periodHigher rate for a SundayPaid training and inductionAnnual pay reviewExcellent career progression including social care leader programmeFamily run company that believes in doing the small things rightDedicated and competent management teamEach of homes are finished to a very high standard (check our webpage)Continuous training and developmentFree meals in the homes when on shiftTeam building daysPrincipal responsibilities:To work directly with the young people in a home like setting, developing a therapeutic, professional, and caring relationship to ensure that their physical, psychological, social, and emotional needs are met.To assist the management team in creating and maintaining a caring, safe, stable, and professional environment for both the young people to live in and the staff to work in.To assist in the development of educational plans and support participation in recreational activitiesTo keep accurate and up to date records and reports in respect of individual young people and the daily activities of the home.Oversee budgets for young people including clothing budgets, holiday budgets, school budgets and family access budgets.Attend and contribute at meetings such as child in care reviews / looked after reviews, placement planning meetings and other relevant multi-disciplinary meetings.Oversee, write, and edit all reports when submitted for meeting and reviews.Take responsibility for the effective and efficient running of shifts.Oversee, supervise, and develop the skills of staff in their daily working practice.Support management with the in-house induction of new staff and complete supervision both formal and informal with new staffPromote and actively encourage the delivery of a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.Complete identified pieces of monitoring work as directed by management.Complete internal audits on key work files to ensure all is in line with national standards and company policy and procedures.Undertake role of designated liaison person (DLP) for child protection within the homeWork as part of a multidisciplinary team both within the home and with external agenciesEnsure and undertake supervisory responsibilities, including the written supervision of care team support workers, within legislative time scales.To comply with relevant health and safety including fire safety policy and proceduresParticipate in training and continued professional development undertaking all relevant training as required.Ensure the delivery of all key worker areas and responsibilities.Participate in shift patterns which will include, evenings, weekend, and sleepovers.There may be occasions where there may have to be waking nights depending on the needs and risks presented by the young people.Participate in the on-call rota as and when required.Qualifications Required:Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following:Social CareSocial WorkHealth and SocialChild & Adolescent PsychotherapyYouth & CommunityTeachingNursingSocial ScienceAddiction CounsellingCounselling / PsychotherapyFamily SupportDisability StudiesApplied Behavioural AnalysisLevel 8 qualification (Honours degree) or above in one of the following:PsychologyOther qualifications:Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service)Experience Required:2 years relevant experience working with children/young people from challenging backgrounds.Successfully completed Key working roles (or equivalent) for a minimum of 6 monthsUp to date knowledge of legislation surrounding Residential Childcare and SafeguardingExperience of multi-disciplinary working with a range of professionals in the industryAbility to deliver reports and meet deadlines.Full driving licenceFlexible approach to meet business needs.This job description is not definitive or restrictive and should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the post holder will work.It will be subject to periodic review in order to ensure it continues to meet the future needs of Ann's Childrens Care