Service Manager - Under 18's Residential

Service Manager – Residential Care

📍 Clonmel, Co. Tipperary | Full-Time: Monday - Friday

We are seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead a residential care service supporting young people aged 16–17 in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, support, and develop a high-performing residential team
• Ensure compliance with relevant childcare regulations and standards
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding, and service delivery
• Manage day-to-day operations, including staffing, budgets, and reporting
• Collaborate with external agencies to support positive outcomes for young people

Requirements:

• CORU-approved Social Care qualification (or pending registration)
• Proven management experience within social care/residential settings
• Strong leadership, organisational, and report writing skills
• Experience working with at-risk young people

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make a real impact in young people’s lives
• Supportive organisation with strong professional development focus
• Competitive salary and career progression opportunities

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Concession days – 3 days – Good Friday plus 2 days at Christmas
• Top up Maternity leave up to 22 weeks
• Top-up Paternity leave up to 8 days
• Paid Expenses
• Education Policy - provision of financial support for upskilling/qualifications
• Pension
• EAP

Reach out to Jane.Marsh@cplhealthcare.com to explore further!