Orchard Care Group Ireland

Deputy Manager (Mullingar)

Orchard Care Group Ireland  •  Onsite  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

About the Role

As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we currently have an exciting opportunity and welcome applications for the post of Deputy Manager within our Orchard Residential Care division in our new service in  Mullingar 

Main purpose of job
To supervise the Children’s Home on the day-to-day basis and to deliver a high quality, integrated approach that enables young people placed in Orchard Residential Care to achieve positive outcomes. To work proactively with your Manager to contribute to the optimum delivery and development of the Orchard Residential Care. To promote a culture within Orchard Residential Care and all aspects of its work that is respectful, non-discriminatory, and embracing of diversity.  
 
Responsible for: 
The effective delivery and day-to-day running of the Orchard Residential Care home, within the framework of Orchard Residential Care policies and procedures, and statutory regulations. To lead and support the Social Care team to deliver a high-quality service that promotes young people’s safety, well-being, and development and to contribute to the development of the service and to implement plans.   
 
Conditions of work
This post requires a flexible approach to working hours, primarily to ensure the safety and well-being of young people and staff.   
 

Person Specification
  • Level 7 or 8 qualification in Social Care.
  • In process of registering or registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
  • Professional Qualification in teaching, social care, social work or youth work
  • At least 3 years post qualifying experience in mainstream residential care.
  • At least 3 years direct experience of working in and/or managing services to vulnerable children and young people.
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills.
  • I.T Skills
  • Full clean drivers’ licence which allows you to drive in Ireland & has been held for one year or more.
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Benefits to working with Company

  • Comprehensive induction process
  • Extensive training programme
  • On-going mentoring and support
  • Continuous Professional Development support
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Competitive salary with increments
  • Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users
  • 4 working weeks as annual leave
  • Refer a friend initiative
  • Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
  • Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
Orchard Care Group Ireland

About Orchard Care Group Ireland

From fostering to residential and intellectual disability care, we support children and young people with all abilities to achieve their best life experiences.

Orchard Residential Care was established in 2007 and today is a leading provider of children’s residential services operating across numerous locations in Ireland. We offer medium to long-term residential care for young people aged between 8 to 18-years of age. We provide a physically, emotionally and psychologically safe place in which young people can heal, develop and move forward in their lives.

Our care is provided in small-scale residential facilities for family-sized groups – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Orchard Fostering was established in 2008 by social work professionals who had extensive experience working with foster carers and vulnerable children; they adopted a family ethos in running the business knowing all the staff and carers personally and today we are the leading independent fostering agency in Ireland, working in partnership with Tusla to provide children and young people with a positive care experience.

Orchard Fostering recruit, train and support foster carers across Ireland to support children and young people who enter the foster care system in Ireland.

Orchard Community Care was founded in 2015 by a team of social care professionals to provide services to individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism.

At Orchard Community Care, our services support children and adults with significant and complex additional needs. Working with families and the community, we support our service users to build their independence and resilience.

We offer residential care on a respite, shared and fulltime basis depending on the needs of our service users, supported by day and community outreach services. Our services are available across an ever-expanding range of locations.

We cater for the abilities and specific needs of those we care for to ensure they receive the best possible service.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Dublin, IE
Year Founded
Unknown
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