AllPro Recruitment are seeking an experienced and dynamic Deputy Centre Manager to support leading a residential centre accommodating young people (under 18 years) seeking international protection in Limerick City.
This is a deputy leadership position, responsible for the supporting the Centre Manager in the overall operational management, governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance of the service. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership to a multidisciplinary team while ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, child-centred care that meets all legislative, regulatory, and organisational standards.
Working closely with statutory agencies, particularly the Child & Family Agency, the Deputy Manager will oversee all aspects of service delivery, ensuring positive outcomes for the young people in our care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the residential service.
- Lead, manage, supervise, and support a multidisciplinary staff team, promoting a positive and accountable culture.
- Ensure the centre operates in full compliance with relevant legislation, national standards, policies, and organisational procedures.
- Maintain robust governance, risk management, and quality assurance systems.
- Prepare for, participate in, and respond to internal and external audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
- Develop and implement continuous service improvement initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with Tusla, external stakeholders, healthcare professionals, education providers, and community agencies.
- Ensure effective safeguarding practices and promote the welfare and rights of all young people.
- Oversee staffing, rostering, performance management, recruitment, training, and professional development.
- Manage the centre’s operational budgets and resources effectively.
- Ensure accurate record keeping, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Essential Requirements
- CORU registration as a Social Care Worker is essential.
- Degree (Level 7 or above) in Social Care or a relevant discipline recognised by CORU.
- Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience working in residential social care, with significant leadership and management experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing residential services for children and young people.
- Strong knowledge of children’s residential care legislation, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience in governance, quality assurance, and compliance.
- Experience working collaboratively with Tusla and other statutory agencies.
- Demonstrated experience managing inspections, audits, and implementing quality improvement plans.
- Excellent leadership, people management, and decision-making skills.
- Strong organisational, communication, and report-writing abilities.
- Full, clean driving licence with access to a vehicle.
Desirable
- Experience working with separated children, unaccompanied minors, or young people seeking international protection.
- Qualification in leadership, management, or quality improvement.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across a 24/7 residential service.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive care practices.
Work Location: In person