Deputy Manager (Mullingar)

About the Role

As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we currently have an exciting opportunity and welcome applications for the post of Deputy Manager within our Orchard Residential Care division in our new service in Mullingar. 

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.  
 
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.  
 
Person Specification

• Level 7 or 8 qualification in Social Care.
• In process of registering or registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
• Professional Qualification in teaching, social care, social work or youth work
• At least 3 years post qualifying experience in mainstream residential care.
• At least 3 years direct experience of working in and/or managing services to vulnerable children and young people.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• I.T Skills
• Full clean drivers’ licence which allows you to drive in Ireland & has been held for one year or more.

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Benefits to working with Company

• Comprehensive induction process
• Extensive training programme
• On-going mentoring and support
• Continuous Professional Development support
• Career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary with increments
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users
• 4 working weeks as annual leave
• Refer a friend initiative
• Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families