Children’s Residential - Social Care Leader

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Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Children's Social Worker for a Residential Social Care Leader role in Tipperary, offering €42,432-€46,176. The service empowers young people through safe, nurturing, person‑centred residential care focused on growth, emotional wellbeing, and long‑term positive outcomes. Role overview: As a Children's Residential Social Care Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering care packages tailored to individual needs. You'll act as a shift leader, supporting colleagues, mentoring staff, and working closely with management to uphold standards and ensure the home runs smoothly. This is a senior frontline position with leadership responsibilities and a strong emphasis on child-centred care. You will report to the Unit Social Care Manager or Deputy Manager. What will your responsibilities be? Lead and support your team during shifts Design and implement Placement and Crisis Management Plans Provide educational support to children in and out of school Engage in direct residential care to meet identified needs Record and document all client interactions and activities Maintain regular communication with parents, social workers, and external agencies Attend and contribute to team meetings, strategic planning, and policy implementation Monitor health and safety, and ensure compliance across the unit Support relief staff, trainees, and student placements Participate in housekeeping duties and general maintenance Assume managerial duties in the absence of management Manage finances, petty cash reconciliation, and reporting Uphold confidentiality, professional standards, and company values Encourage open communication and whistleblowing in line with policy Undertake any other relevant duties required to support the home's operations

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