Service Manager (Temporary Maternity Cover up to 12 months)

The Service Manager will have overall responsibility for the delivery of high‑quality services for a geographical region. This includes:

· Direct line management of Team Leaders

· Ensuring high‑quality service delivery to young people and families

· Budget management and reporting

· Staff development, training, and supervision

· Quality assurance and service development

· Liaison with funders

· Active participation as a member of the Senior Management Team

This is an exciting opportunity to lead within a dynamic, mission‑driven organisation.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

· Essential: A degree in a social care–related field (e.g., Youth Work, Child Care, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, Social Care)

· Desirable: Recognised management training

Experience (Essential)

· Minimum 3 years’ management/supervisory experience in direct service delivery to children, young people, and families

· Minimum 3 years’ direct work with young people and families in a child‑centred way

· Experience managing Child Protection work

· At least 1 year of budget management and reporting responsibilities (HR, statistics, QA, etc.)

· Minimum 1 year’s experience developing and setting up services

· Strong communication skills (oral and written) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Skills (Essential)

· Excellent communication and presentation skills

· Strong organisational, leadership and strategic planning ability

· Ability to manage budgets effectively

· Creative, dynamic, and strengths‑based approach to work

· Ability to prioritise and meet targets

· Skilled in motivating and leading teams

· High‑level report writing and training delivery capabilities

Further Information

Please see the link below for the full Job Description and Person Spec: https://yapireland.ie/work-with-yap-ireland/careers-with-yap-ireland/full-time-management-careers/