JOB DETAILS
Deputy Manager - Residential Care
CompanyOrchard Residential Care
LocationIreland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 26, 2026
About The Company
Orchard Residential Care was established in 2007 in the North West and today is a leading provider of children’s residential services operating across numerous locations in Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon and continues to expand to other parts of the country.
Orchard Residential Care works in partnership with TUSLA And Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trust, offering a range of child-centred residential services for children between 8-18 years who require out-of-home care.
These children’s needs may include emotional, cognitive, mental or attachment-related needs which require enhanced support to address and thereby enable them to develop into healthy young people and adults.
About the Role
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 Cavan.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.
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
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.
Key Skills
SupervisionResidential Care ManagementSocial CareReport WritingCommunicationIT SkillsTeam LeadershipCase Management
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Comprehensive Induction ProcessExtensive Training ProgrammeOn-going Mentoring And SupportContinuous Professional Development SupportCareer Progression OpportunitiesCompetitive Salary With IncrementsFlexible Work Schedule4 Working Weeks Annual LeaveRefer A Friend InitiativeWell-resourced EnvironmentEmployee Assistance Programme
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Children's Home to ensure high-quality, integrated care for young people. Lead and support the Social Care team to promote the safety, well-being, and development of residents.
📋Job Type
permanent employee
💰Salary Range
€46,146 - €47,072
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
55
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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