Social Care Leader

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Ireland Ashdale Care Ireland Full time
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 plus night rates. 

  • Annual Pay Review 

  • Competitive annual leave entitlements with long service incremental increases. 

  • Employee Pension Scheme. 

  • Income Protection 

  • Sick Pay 

  • Flexible working arrangements 

  • Enhanced maternity/ paternity leave cover. 

  • Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external 

  • Excellent career development opportunities   

  • Management Training Programme 

  • Education Assistance Programme 

  • Gym membership discounts 

  • Employee Assistance Programme 

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

Skills Needed

About The Company

Ashdale Care is the leading provider of enhanced and specialised therapeutic residential care for children and young people in Ireland. We care for young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs who cannot be adequately cared for in a mainstream setting.

For over 20 years our focus has always been ‘putting the child first’. Our child-centric ethos consists of compassionate and industry-leading therapeutic care. This is delivered by a skilled in-house team which includes therapists, psychologists, teachers and creative art therapists for the most comprehensive support possible.

We provide a range of essential services for children and young people such as sensory integration, therapy, outdoor activities, education and so much more.

Company Culture

Our core goal is to allow children to create relationships, develop life skills and give them a safe place to grow.

We define ourselves by the care we give to everybody at Ashdale Care. We provide an abundance of training opportunities to all those on the Ashdale Care team. You will have every opportunity to grow in your role, and we reward and recognise hard work and dedication through career progression.

Our commitment to transforming lives is a mission that our team members contribute to daily and a role they are fully supported in.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

  • Up to date knowledge of legislation surrounding Residential Childcare and Safeguarding
  • Ability to deliver reports and meet deadlines
  • Full driving licence
  • Flexible approach to meet business needs
  • Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following: Social Care Social Work Health and Social Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy Youth & Community Teaching Nursing Social Science Addiction Counselling Counselling / Psychotherapy Family Support Disability Studies Applied Behavioural Analysis Early Years Care

Closing DateMonday 30th September, 2024

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