Social Care Leader - Westmeath

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  • Northside Dublin
  • €27.79 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Social Care Leader Jobs Westmeath | Community & Residential Care RoleWe are recruiting a Social Care Leader to support young people and families within a community and residential care setting in Westmeath. This is a senior, hands-on role combining direct care delivery with team leadership, ensuring safe, structured and person-centred support across services.Working across Mullingar and Athlone, this role plays a key part in promoting stability, safeguarding and positive outcomes for young people affected by substance and alcohol misuse.Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver high-quality, person-centred care supporting daily living, wellbeing and recovery
  • Lead, supervise and mentor social care staff, promoting best practice and consistency
  • Develop, implement and review individualised care and support plans
  • Act as a key point of contact for families, guardians and external agencies
  • Liaise with CAMHS, Tusla, schools, youth services and healthcare professionals
  • Ensure full compliance with HIQA standards, safeguarding and Children First legislation
  • Maintain accurate, confidential records and contribute to case reviews and conferences
  • Promote independence, resilience and positive life skills for service users
Requirements
  • Level 7 qualification in Social Care or related discipline
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in social care, including leadership or supervisory duties
  • Strong understanding of HIQA, safeguarding and child protection
  • Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
  • Full driving licence desirable
  • Legal right to work in Ireland required
  • Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles.
  • International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16
Salary & Benefits
  • €27.79 per hour
  • Structured induction and ongoing professional development
  • Leadership-focused role with progression opportunities
  • Supportive, multidisciplinary working environment
  • Meaningful work supporting young people and families across Westmeath

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