Job Details

Social Care Manager- Wexford

Location: Wexford
Reports To: Service Director
Job Type: Full-Time

Become a vital part of our team in Wexford as a full-time Social Care Manager, leading a dedicated residential home for young people. In this senior role, you will seamlessly blend strategic leadership with compassionate oversight; managing team performance, driving regulatory compliance, and designing care delivery that empowers residents toward independence. If you are a passionate, experienced social care professional dedicated to cultivating a safe, warm, and nurturing environment where youth can thrive, this is your opportunity to lead from the front and make a lasting difference.

Key Responsibilities:

Uphold organizational benchmarks and comply fully with nationwide care mandates.
Cultivate a secure, nurturing, and domestic living space optimized for resident growth.
Provide clinical and administrative oversight to Social Care Leaders, Support Workers, and locum personnel.
Drive personnel development by spearheading staff training, boosting team morale, and evaluating performance.
Oversee facility finances and optimize asset distribution to guarantee cost-effective operations.
Facilitate the intake and assessment pipeline while compiling comprehensive administrative reports.
Enforce rigorous compliance frameworks to successfully clear TUSLA quality audits and inspections.
Foster collaborative, high-trust partnerships with critical multi-agency networks, including TUSLA, An Garda Síochána, and CAMHS.
Contribute to the round-the-clock emergency escalation schedule to ensure continuous management availability.
Champion a workplace ethos centered on openness, robust safeguarding practices, and ethical reporting.

Benefits:

Competitive pay with weekly payments.
Flexible shift patterns, including night shifts.
Dedicated consultant to support your temporary role.
Opportunities for training and professional growth.
Potential for additional hours based on availability.

Requirements:

Educational Requirements:

A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.

Relevant alternative qualifications include:

Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years.
QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies
QQI Level 7 in Family Support
QQI Level 8 in Psychology
Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
No qualification or non-relevant qualification but holder of CORU registration as a Social Care worker

Others

Excellent verbal and written communication
Familiarity with team dynamics and Irish National Standards
Full, clean manual driving licence (valid in Ireland)

Apply now, or email info@purecarehealthcare.com