Social Care Manager

Join Our Team at Gheel Autism Services

Social Care Manager 1

• Driving Licence:
  Full, clean license required

Are you passionate about empowering individuals with autism to live fulfilling lives? Do you have leadership experience in social care or the disability sector? If so, we want YOU on our team!

At Gheel Autism Services, we’re looking for a dedicated and dynamic leader to drive person‑centred support and innovation in autism services. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and lead with passion, this is your opportunity!

Our mission is to enable people to have fulfilling life experiences while promoting autonomy and empowering them to make their own choices. Our services in Gheel include day and vocational opportunities, outreach support, and various supported living options.

We take a strengths‑based approach, tailoring personalised plans to meet each individual’s unique needs. Our team is committed to fostering independence, social inclusion, and overall well‑being, ensuring that each person achieves outcomes that are meaningful to them.

• Professional Growth
  :
  Training, career progression, and education support.
• Wellbeing Support
  :
  Employee Assistance Programme, reflective practice, and supportive supervision.
• Annual Leave
  : 27 days, plus various leave types such as paid maternity and paternity leave (dependent on service).
• Financial Benefits
  :
  Competitive salary, annual increments, pension (7% employer contribution).
• Travel & Discounts
  :
  Bike‑to‑Work, commuter tickets, and an employee discount scheme.

As a Social Care Manager 1 and the Person in Charge (PIC) for currently two locations, which form a Designated Centre in Fairview, Dublin 3, you will be responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and maintaining high‑quality care.

You will collaborate closely with your Regional Manager and maintain clear, effective communication to achieve shared goals. Your role is also supported within a Network of professionals, including Advanced Autism Practitioner, Nurse and Quality & Safety Officer, who are allocated to support you and your team within their roles. This ensures that you receive professional support for your own guidance and development and that your own team also receive the support of the broader expertise needed to deliver the best possible services.

The Social Care Manager will support high quality service delivery through day‑to‑day management. In this role, you will mentor and lead staff teams, working in partnership with individuals to help them develop purposeful and meaningful visions for their lives. You will guide them to identify and access the necessary steps to articulate these visions in practice.

This role requires a Social Care Manager who will drive and support residents in building their capacity, championing interdependence so that support naturally reduces as their independence grows.

You will empower individuals to take charge of their lives, making choices that reflect their will and preferences both at home and in the community. With community integration at the heart of this service model, this role is all about fostering personal growth and meaningful connections, guided by the quality‑of‑life model.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a dynamic, supportive environment. Join our team and be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and personal development.

The successful candidate will report to the Regional Manager and will work as an integral part of the regional team.
This post is Monday to Friday.

• Honours Degree in Social Studies/Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Have a qualification in Management.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and use of internet and email.
• A full, clean manual driving licence.
• A thorough understanding of HIQA regulations.
• Eligibility for CORU Registration.

• 3+ years of experience in a Management or Supervisory role in the area of Health or Social Care.
• Have knowledge and experience supporting Autistic people and/or those with…