Social Care Team Leader
Care | Social Work
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Healthcare Staffing Agency
Separated Children Seeking International Protection
Location: South Dublin
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 36-48 hours per week
Cpl Healthcare is recruiting on behalf of a residential care provider for a Social Care Team Leader to join a service supporting Separated Children Seeking International Protection.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Care professional to step into a leadership role within a child-centred, trauma-informed residential service. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the home, mentor staff, and help create a safe, supportive environment where young people can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead shifts and support the day-to-day operation of the service.
- Promote safe, child-centred and trauma-informed practice.
- Support, supervise and mentor Social Care Workers.
- Oversee care planning, risk management and record keeping.
- Build positive relationships with external professionals and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with HIQA standards, safeguarding requirements and organisational policies.
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements
- Recognised Social Care qualification.
- CORU registration as a Social Care Worker.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in residential care or a similar social care setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Full driving licence and eligibility to work in Ireland.
- Satisfactory Garda Vetting.
Desirable Experience
Experience working with:
- Separated Children Seeking International Protection or unaccompanied minors.
- Residential childcare services.
- Trauma-informed care.
- Cross-cultural environments.
- Behaviour support and de-escalation practices.
Benefits
- Career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive management and reflective supervision.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- 23 days annual leave.
- Bike to Work Scheme.
- TaxSaver commuter scheme.
- Team-building initiatives.