Flexible Relief Social Care Worker for Children

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Induction

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Annual Leave 192 hours

Supervision and Professional Dev.

Pharmacy discounts

Job summary

Harmony Care is seeking Relief Social Care Workers to provide direct care for children and young people in care across our residential settings. You will support emotional and development needs, implement care plans, and work within a child-centred, safeguarding-focused environment.

As a relief worker, you will contribute to family time, participate in meetings, and help maintain safety and records. Training, supervision, and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• BA in Applied Social Care Work (level 7/8) is required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the Safety Statement and Health & Safety risk assessments.
• Ensure the Health and Safety of young people, team members, and visitors through oversight of the premises.
• Report health and safety concerns immediately to the Health and Safety Rep or Centre Manager.
• Support the development of Harmony Care’s policies, procedures, and best practices within a homely environment.
• Build therapeutic, professional and caring relationships with children in your care.
• Meet children’s physical, psychological, social, and emotional needs in line with the Child Care Act 1991.
• Facilitate family time and support education, training and employment in line with each Child’s Care Plan/Placement Plan.
• Promote holistic needs including social, recreational, medical, dietary and religious requirements.
• Enable and encourage children to participate in decisions affecting their lives.
• As a keyworker, collaborate with young people to implement individual care plans effectively.
• Respond to risks using the risk management framework.
• Attend Child in Care Reviews/Placement Planning meetings to advocate for the child’s needs.
• Fulfill duties assigned by management, such as keyworker or health and safety representative roles.
• Attend team meetings and professional training sessions.
• Foster collaborative relationships with external professionals and agencies.
• Support the Centre during inspections and audits.
• Maintain effective self-care and engage in training opportunities.
• Take responsibility for personal training and development plan.
• Fulfill safeguarding duties and report concerns to Tusla; notify DLP.
• Maintain the Organisation's Child Safeguarding Statement and risk management plans.
• Assist with household duties and meal preparation, involving the children when appropriate.
• Reconcile petty cash and maintain records and reports.
• Complete daily recording systems and ensure handovers.
• Represent Harmony Residential Care professionally in all interactions.

Education

BA in Applied Social Care Work (level 7/8)

Job description

Harmony Care is seeking Relief Social Care Workers to provide direct care for children and young people in care across our residential settings. You will support emotional and development needs, implement care plans, and work within a child-centred, safeguarding-focused environment.

As a relief worker, you will contribute to family time, participate in meetings, and help maintain safety and records. Training, supervision, and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.