Social Care Leader

Social Care Leader (with PIC responsibilities)

Permanent, Fulltime (39 hours per week) contract

Location : Co. Kildare

SOCIAL CARE MANAGER 1 Salary Scale €56,351 to €65,807  annually, depending on experience

Under the management and guidance of the Operations Manager, the Social Care Leader (SCL) role will provide leadership and management in the provision of services and supports. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of staff teams ensure individuals are respected, treated with dignity, and supported to make personal choices and decisions daily.

Responsibilities

Play an active role in the co-ordination and completion of Assessment of Need for Service Users

Ensure that each Service user has an Individual Support Plan developed, focusing on supporting independence, ensuring that goals and objectives are met

Promote teamwork and effective communication within the team

Be familiar with policies and procedures in relation to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children's First / Child Protection

Maintain all necessary records in accordance with Kare's managing records policy

Ensure that all HIQA notifications are recorded and submitted in a timely manner to HIQA

Work in conjunction with other Departments / Managers to develop and enhance the service

Work in partnership with the Operations Manager to ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the agreed budget

Implement and participate in Kare's Performance Management System

Participation in the provision of Kare's Out of Hours On-Call service on a rostered basis

Requirements

Have a comparable qualification recognised by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU

A minimum of 3 years' experience as relevant to the role

Essential : Must provide proof of current CORU-Social Care Worker registration

Essential : A qualification in a relevant management course

Essential : Must have a full, valid driver's licence and access to your own vehicle as travel will be required between Kare locations.

Essential : Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship

Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and standards, and experience of working in a Designated Centre

A thorough knowledge of individualised planning and a clear vision of how Kare should further develop to benefit the people who use our services

The ability to support staff to carry out their work in a manner that is empowering to individuals

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people e.g., families, Kare teams and community personnel

Excellent written & verbal communication skills and excellent administrative skills including a good working knowledge of computer programmes, e.g., Microsoft Office, TMS, online reporting data base

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave (subject to service)

Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme : Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions

Optional Salary Protection Plan

Rewarding work with flexible hours

Employee Assistance Programme

ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts

Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression

Closing date for applications is 30

th

November 2025.

Interviews will be held the week of the 8

th of

December 2025.

A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Bryan Adams.

Shortlisting will be completed based on information provided in your application against the requirement of the role.

The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.

A panel may be formed from this competition to fill future vacancies.

About Kare

Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values : Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website : Home | Kare

Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.