Deputy Manager
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We work closely with the HSE, Tusla (Child and Family Agency) and the Northern Ireland Trusts and have a number of centres for children and adults with disability. We also provide residential care services for children and young people in care.
We are seeking a qualified Deputy Centre Manager to join one of our teams based near Athboy Co. Meath. This is a fulltime, permanent position, based in the centre, with 9-5 Mon-Fri hours.
Three Steps care team members work closely with all our partners to provide safe, compassionate, and professionally informed care to the children, young people and adults placed in our centres. Together, we work hard to improve the quality of care we provide every day and while we put the children, young people and adults in our care first in everything we do, as a company, we invest heavily in our care teams to ensure they have the skills, support and encouragement they need to achieve our shared aims.
Benefits include:
Comprehensive Training Programme with a detailed management level Induction process
Strong team support structures, including regular professional supervision
Independent Employee Assistance Programme
21 days annual leave, with enhanced annual leave for long-serving team members
3 weeks paid sick leave per year
Competitive salary rates
Standard aspects such as onsite parking, laptop, phone etc.
A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care (preferred) or a relevant alternative
Relevant alternative qualifications include: Psychology (Level 8), and Level 7 in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling / Psychotherapy, Addiction Counselling, Youth and Community Work, Social Sciences / Social Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Early Years Care (U12 centres only), BA Applied Policing, Higher Certificate in Custodial Care, Teaching and Nursing
A minimum of 3 years' fulltime experience of working in a social care setting with children and young people.
The requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the role.
The ability to relate to and care for vulnerable children, young people, and adults and to demonstrate a genuine respect for them, their parents and families.
A full, manual EU driving licence.
Eligibility to work in Ireland, with fluency in English.
Exceptional candidates who do not meet all the criteria above may be considered for the role at the discretion of the Director of Care.
About the roleWe are seeking a qualified Deputy Centre Manager to join one of our mainstream residential care teams based near Athboy, Co. Meath. This is a full-time, permanent, centre-based position, working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
The Deputy Centre Manager plays a key role in supporting the Centre Manager and the wider care team in providing safe, compassionate and professionally informed residential care to vulnerable children and young people. The role involves helping to maintain high standards of care, supporting the day-to-day running of the centre, and contributing to a positive, supportive environment for both young people and staff.
Three Steps provides residential care services for children and young people and works closely with Tusla, the HSE and Northern Ireland Trusts.
About the companyWe are Three Steps, a specialised residential care provider in Co. Meath and Dublin delivering social care-based, trauma and attachment-informed services.
We support children, young people and adults - including those with disability - to live their best lives in safe, structured, and nurturing environments.
Our approach blends compassion with clinical insight to ensure every person we care for has the support they need to grow, heal and thrive.
Required Criteria- Full Driving License (Manual)
- EU Citizen or Stamp 4 Residential
- 3 years Experience in a mainstream setting