About Us:We are a residential social care support service dedicated to assisting young people in care, leaving care and young refugees in Ireland. Our mission is to provide comprehensive support to young people in care and young people seeking international protection, ensuring their accommodation needs are met while offering essential social work / social care services to facilitate their integration and well-being within the community.
Job Purpose: The Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a residential facility. This role ensures the provision of a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environment for the Y.P in compliance with legal, child protection, and safeguarding standards. The Manager leads a social care team to deliver high-quality care, education support , and integration support.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Crisis management and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluency in English with additional languages being an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a fast-changing environment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in managing residential services, particularly for vulnerable children or refugees.
• Strong knowledge of child protection laws, International Protection procedures, and safeguarding practices.
• Experience in staff management, budgeting, and policy implementation.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds and handle sensitive situations with empathy.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work or Social Care
• Professional accreditation or registration with the relevant regulatory body (e.g., CORU in Ireland)
• Possess high motivation to serve people and attention to the details.
• Previous experience working with refugees or other vulnerable populations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with diverse clients.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and services related to refugee support in Ireland.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages, particularly those spoken by refugee communities, is advantageous.
• Minimum of 4 years full time work experience in a children’s residential care centre or 3 years Social Work Practice
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: €60,000.00-€75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Food allowance
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/09/202

• Provide strong leadership to staff, ensuring a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Supervise, and support staff, ensuring ongoing professional development.
• Implement policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain a high standard of care.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of staff and service delivery.