CONDITIONS OF WORK

This post requires a flexible approach to working hours, primarily to ensure the safety and well-being of young people and staff.

ABOUT US

The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services.
The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care – Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we now welcome applications for the post of Deputy Manager for our home in Ballymote County Sligo.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To supervise the Children’s Home on the day-to-day basis and to deliver a high quality, integrated approach that enables young people placed in Orchard Residential Care to achieve positive outcomes.
To work proactively with your Manager to contribute to the optimum delivery and development of the Orchard Residential Care.
To promote a culture within Orchard Residential Care and all aspects of its work that is respectful, non-discriminatory, and embracing of diversity.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

The effective delivery and day-to-day running of the Orchard Residential Care home, within the framework of Orchard Residential Care policies and procedures, and statutory regulations. To lead and support the Social Care team to deliver a high-quality service that promotes young people’s safety, well-being, and development and to contribute to the development of the service and to implement plans.