Social Care Leader – Westmeath

Westmeath
Posted 3 weeks ago
REF NO: 1307334
3Q Recruitment Jobs
Temp
€27.79

Social Care Leader Jobs Westmeath | Community & Residential Care Role

We are recruiting a Social Care Leader to support young people and families within a community and residential care setting in Westmeath. This is a senior, hands-on role combining direct care delivery with team leadership, ensuring safe, structured and person-centred support across services.

Working across Mullingar and Athlone, this role plays a key part in promoting stability, safeguarding and positive outcomes for young people affected by substance and alcohol misuse.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, person-centred care supporting daily living, wellbeing and recovery
Lead, supervise and mentor social care staff, promoting best practice and consistency
Develop, implement and review individualised care and support plans
Act as a key point of contact for families, guardians and external agencies
Liaise with CAMHS, Tusla, schools, youth services and healthcare professionals
Ensure full compliance with HIQA standards, safeguarding and Children First legislation
Maintain accurate, confidential records and contribute to case reviews and conferences
Promote independence, resilience and positive life skills for service users

Requirements

Level 7 qualification in Social Care or related discipline
Minimum 3 years’ experience in social care, including leadership or supervisory duties
Strong understanding of HIQA, safeguarding and child protection
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
Full driving licence desirable
Legal right to work in Ireland required
Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles.
International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16

Salary & Benefits

€27.79 per hour
Structured induction and ongoing professional development
Leadership-focused role with progression opportunities
Supportive, multidisciplinary working environment
Meaningful work supporting young people and families across Westmeath

About Us:

At 3Q Recruitment, we operate a People-First approach.

We are a full-suite specialist agency in Temporary Recruitment and Permanent Recruitment, connecting the healthcare sector with experienced, reliable catering and hospitality professionals across Ireland. With our Head Office in Dublin and Candidate & Processing Hubs in Offaly and Galway, we support non-profit, community and healthcare services nationwide with high-quality temporary staffing solutions and permanent recruitment services.

Our team supports both candidates and employers with tailored recruitment services including interview preparation, upskilling, administrative guidance, on-site visits and 24/7 support. Whether you are seeking flexible temporary work or long-term permanent opportunities, we work closely with you to match the right role to your experience and career goals.

What sets us apart? We go the extra mile for both candidates and clients. Our recruitment services are built on our 3 Q’s: Quality, Qualified and Quantity. With over 25 years of experience, 5 million temporary staffing hours, 200+ professionals on our panel and hundreds of careers developed through both Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, we don’t just fill jobs, we build teams and grow careers.

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If you’re ready for a fulfilling role as a Social Care Leader in Westmeath, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.

For more information about this position and other opportunities across Temporary Staffing and Permanent Recruitment, please contact our Office Team at (01) 878 3335.

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Social Care Leader – Westmeath