Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager
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23-08-2025
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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 now welcome applications for the post of Deputy Manager for our home in Ballymote County Sligo.
Main purpose of job
To supervise the Childrens 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 peoples 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.
A full job description is available on request by emailing quoting the job reference number.
Person Specification
Main purpose of job
To supervise the Childrens 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 peoples 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.
A full job description is available on request by emailing quoting the job reference number.
Person Specification
- Level 7 or 8 qualification in Social Care.
- 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.
- To be eligible for CORU Registration.
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
- Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
- 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
About us
The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care supports and outcomes for children young people and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations in fostering disability and mainstream residential services.
The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care Orchard Residential Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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