Social Care Team Leader, Under 18s Residential, The Haven, South East

Focus Ireland; Ireland; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social care organization located in Tipperary is looking for a Social Care Team Leader for their residential services for young individuals aged 15-17. You will support and advocate for marginalized youth, helping them navigate homelessness and prepare for independent living. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Social Care and direct work experience in the field. This full-time role requires managing a 24/7 roster while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Care from a recognized institution.
• Proven experience in a social care setting, ideally at project worker level.
• Understanding of social issues affecting youth, particularly homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advocacy for young people facing trauma.
• Develop individualized programs for clients.
• Maintain accurate placement plans in compliance with care regulations.

Skills

Direct work experience in a social care setting

Support for marginalized clients/groups

Crisis management

Excellent report writing skills

IT skills

Education

Third level Degree in Social Care

Job description

Social Care Team Leader, Under 18s Residential, The Haven, South East

Location: Tipperary

Contract: Full Time, Specific Purpose contract

The purpose of this role is to provide short-term accommodation to young people, aged 15‑17, who have been displaced from their home.

What You Will Do

• Work within Focus Ireland’s objectives, values, and policies, following guidance from management.
• Act as a key worker for young people and collaborate with external agencies on referrals.
• Develop individualised programmes to help clients break the cycle of homelessness and prepare for independent living or move‑on placements.
• Provide support to young people who have experienced trauma or present challenging behaviour.
• Advocate for clients on housing, welfare, education, training, and legal rights.
• Maintain and update individual placement plans in line with statutory care plans.
• Refer and support young people in accessing external services for personal, social, educational, and accommodation needs.
• Keep accurate records in compliance with statutory and health safety requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and training; work closely with other Focus Ireland projects.
• Commit to a 7‑day, 24‑hour roster and adhere to all Health Safety regulations.

What You Will Need

• A Third level Degree in Social Care.
• Proven direct work experience in a social care setting at a project worker level or equivalent.
• Experience of supporting marginalized clients/groups preferably adolescents.
• A working knowledge and insight into the social issues that affect young people, in particular young people, who have or are experiencing homelessness.
• Ability to manage and support clients in crisis who present with challenging behaviours based on the values and principles of best practice in Focus Ireland.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection.
• Experience of key working, assessments and care planning.
• Excellent report writing and IT skills.
• A working knowledge and understanding of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model. (Desirable)
• A working knowledge and understanding of the National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres. (Desirable)

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.