Children’s Residential -Social Care Leader
Lead care teams, design support plans, enjoy full-time hours and a competitive salary. Excellent progression, robust training, and supportive work culture.
This opportunity for a Children’s Residential -Social Care Leader stands out for its attractive salary range between €42,432 and €46,176 annually, plus full-time stability. Candidates benefit from a series of strong job perks such as a referral programme, life insurance, employee assistance, and a bike-to-work scheme. The role is a perfect fit for those seeking responsibility, influence, and personal growth in the social care field, combined with a workplace known for a supportive team spirit.
What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day
As a Social Care Leader, your day involves overseeing a team, acting as a shift leader, and ensuring care plans are tailored for each young person. A key part of the work is supporting colleagues, offering mentoring and stepping up for managerial duties when required. Regular communication and reporting are central—alongside maintaining records, finances, and facilitating ongoing collaboration with social workers and parents. You’ll also interact directly with young people, participate in core training, and help keep health and safety standards high.
Strong Pros of This Position
The long list of benefits is a real draw: there’s structured training, incremental pay, and flexibility for work-life balance. Staff are nurtured with education assistance, health perks, and real promotion opportunities (over 80% of leaders have grown from within). The mission-driven company culture means you’re directly contributing to the resilience and success of vulnerable young people, making your work deeply rewarding.
Certain Drawbacks To Consider
Like all frontline social care roles, this job demands emotional resilience and clear communication, especially during crises. There is an expectation for occasional managerial cover, which can mean extra responsibility at short notice. The position also requires a full, clean manual driving licence and suits only those who can meet strict professional and ethical standards at all times.
Our Verdict
If you want a leadership post in social care where your contribution is recognised and career advancement is possible, this offer is a solid one. Excellent for those with direct care experience, it combines competitive pay, valuable benefits, and a meaningful mission—making it especially suitable for ambitious, compassionate professionals ready to take the next step.
