Deputy Social Care Manager

Deputy Social Care Manager – Children’s Disability & Mainstream Residential Services

Location: Wexford

Contract: Full-Time / Permanent

About the Role

As Deputy Social Care Manager, you’ll help lead a service that makes a real difference, supporting the Person in Charge and guiding your team to uphold the highest standards of care and compliance.

If you’re ready to lead with empathy and purpose, this role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership career in a trusted, values-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Person in Charge (PIC) in managing daily operations of a designated centre.
• Supervise and mentor staff, promoting reflective practice and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA, the Health Act 2007, and all relevant legislation.
• Champion person-centred planning, dignity, and inclusion.
• Contribute to audits, inspections, and quality improvement.
• Deputise for the PIC when required, ensuring a safe and positive environment.

Essential

• Level 7 or higher qualification in Applied Social Care (CORU-approved) or related field (Social Work, Psychology, Youth & Community Work, Nursing).
• Three years’ post-qualification experience in disability or social care, including some supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of HIQA Standards, Children First Act 2015, Disability Act 2005, and GDPR.
• A Nursing qualification with relevant experience and a management qualification (30 ECTS Level 6+) may also be considered.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience in both disability and mainstream residential settings.
• Training in MAPA/PMAV/TCl or relevant behaviour management approaches.
• Experience writing and reviewing care plans, risk assessments, and reports.
• Trauma-informed practice training or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and structured progression
• Induction, CPD, and reflective supervision
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Supportive leadership and inclusive culture
• Recognition for long service and excellence in care

Why work with Orange Recruitment?

• Career advice and support from experienced social care professionals
• 24 hour response time
• Constant communication
• Full onboarding assistance from start to finish
• Access to additional training
• Interview advice and preparation