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Overview Social Care Leader (with PIC responsibilities)
Permanent, Full-time (39 hours per week) contract
Location: Co. Kildare
Salary: Social Care Manager 1 Salary Scale €56,351 to €65,807 annually, depending on experience
Under the management and guidance of the Operations Manager, the Social Care Leader (SCL) will provide leadership and management in the provision of services and supports. The successful candidate will supervise staff teams, ensuring individuals are treated with dignity and supported to make personal choices and daily decisions.
Responsibilities Play an active role in the coordination and completion of Assessment of Need for Service Users
Ensure each Service User has an Individual Support Plan focused on supporting independence and achieving goals
Promote teamwork and effective communication within the team
Familiar with policies and procedures related to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children First / Child Protection
Maintain all necessary records in accordance with Kare's managing records policy
Ensure HIQA notifications are recorded and submitted in a timely manner
Collaborate with other Departments/Managers to develop and enhance the service
Work with the Operations Manager to ensure services are delivered in line with the agreed budget
Implement and participate in Kare's Performance Management System
Participate in Kare's Out of Hours On-Call service on a rostered basis
Requirements Have a comparable qualification recognised by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU
A minimum of 3 years’ experience relevant to the role
Must provide proof of current CORU-Social Care Worker registration
A qualification in a relevant management course
Full, valid driver’s licence and access to own vehicle as travel will be required between Kare locations
Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and standards, and experience of working in a Designated Centre
Thorough knowledge of individualised planning and a vision for Kare’s development to benefit service users
Ability to support staff to carry out work in an empowering manner
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; strong administrative skills including MS Office, TMS, and online reporting databases
Benefits 30 days annual leave
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)
Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions
Optional Salary Protection Plan
Rewarding work with flexible hours
Employee Assistance Programme
ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts
Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression
Closing date for applications is 3 October 2025.
A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquiries to Bryan Adams. Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the role requirements. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.
About Kare Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare
Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to equal opportunity and nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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