Social Care Leader - Raheny ADC Young Adults in Dublin
- Salary
- €57,484–€67,130 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 10 Nov 2026
About the Role
St. Michael’s House is recruiting a Social Care Leader for Raheny ADC Young Adults in Dublin. The role is full-time, permanent, and based in the Raheny Area. The service is currently being developed and will provide supports to 16 Service Users. The Social Care Leader will work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team to provide interventions necessary to address any issues preventing the people who attend our services from living their best life.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Delivering a quality service and ensuring professional standards are maintained in accordance with national and local requirements.
- Working within current legislation and policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols as laid down by the employer and support staff to ensure they are aware and adhere to same.
- Initiating, maintaining and co-ordinating care, training, treatment and education programmes for all attendees.
- Promoting self-development, independence and individuality of the attendee placing an emphasis on enhancing opportunities and development relating to vocational, recreational and employment needs.
- Working closely with and reporting to the Service Manager, escalating appropriate issues and managing and finding solutions to issues.
- Assisting front line staff members in the design implementation and evaluation of Person-Centred Plans (PCPs) for people who attend the service.
- Promoting the rights of each person within the service and create a human rights-based culture within the service.
- Chairing and participating in staff meetings and cluster meetings.
- Attending and participating in Case Reviews (ICMS) or any other meeting required to assess needs as requested by Service Manager, Director of Services or other clinical or operational staffing.
- Immediate reporting of any safeguarding or behaviours of concern through the appropriate organisational channels.
- Providing written and verbal reports on a regular basis on the progress and development of people who use the service.
- Providing leadership and motivation that is conducive to good staff relations and effective work performance.
- Co-operating with external monitoring and statutory inspections and implement their recommendations.
- Managing, developing and supporting staff individually and as a team, including induction, probation, supervisory support and training.
- Liaising with parents and families as required.
- Being responsible for budgets within the support centre.
- Ensuring Annual Leave is planned in accordance with local and organisational policies.
- Being flexible and open to change.
Requirements
- QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College.
- Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland.
- Level 7 awards for Social Care Worker posts will only be accepted if they are approved by CORU for registration.
- Be CORU registered as a Social Care Worker or be in the process of registration under section 91.
- A relevant Health or Social Care Management qualification.
- Experience and interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
- Experience working in Social Care ideally in ID services.
- Strong commitment to Person centred care and teamwork.
- Experience of leading a staff team in providing a high-quality person-centred Day Service based on the interim standards set out in New Directions.
Details
Location: Dublin
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €57,484–€67,130 per year
Closing Date: 10 Nov 2026
How to Apply
All of the below documents must be submitted before the application is deemed complete:
- A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
- A short cover letter/personal statement outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position of Social Care Leader within St. Michael’s House.
Informal enquiries can be made to – Elaine Brennan - [email protected]
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Social Care Leader role?
- QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College, Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland, Level 7 awards for Social Care Worker posts will only be accepted if they are approved by CORU for registration, Be CORU registered as a Social Care Worker or be in the process of registration under section 91, and a relevant Health or Social Care Management qualification.
- What are the key duties of the Social Care Leader role?
- Delivering a quality service and ensuring professional standards are maintained in accordance with national and local requirements, working within current legislation and policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols as laid down by the employer, initiating, maintaining and co-ordinating care, training, treatment and education programmes for all attendees, promoting self-development, independence and individuality of the attendee, working closely with and reporting to the Service Manager, assisting front line staff members in the design implementation and evaluation of Person-Centred Plans (PCPs) for people who attend the service, promoting the rights of each person within the service, chairing and participating in staff meetings and cluster meetings, attending and participating in Case Reviews (ICMS) or any other meeting required to assess needs, immediate reporting of any safeguarding or behaviours of concern, providing written and verbal reports on a regular basis on the progress and development of people who use the service, providing leadership and motivation, co-operating with external monitoring and statutory inspections, managing, developing and supporting staff, liaising with parents and families, being responsible for budgets, ensuring Annual Leave is planned, and being flexible and open to change.
- What is the location of the Social Care Leader role?
- Dublin, Raheny Area.
- What is the salary range for the Social Care Leader role?
- €57,484–€67,130 per year.
- How do I apply for the Social Care Leader role?
- Submit a comprehensive CV and a short cover letter/personal statement outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position of Social Care Leader within St. Michael’s House.