Relief Social Care Worker

SeeMeHired.com; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover shifts

Continued professional development

Job summary

Misty Croft is recruiting Relief Social Care Workers for their separated children residential centre based in Wicklow, Waterford and South Dublin. You will support young people seeking international protection, working with the Social Care Team Leader to provide a warm, therapeutic environment and high standards of care.

Experience in social care and registrations is valued; a full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in professional practice for child, adolescent psychotherapy or related fields.
• Registered or eligible to register with CORU as a social care worker is preferred.
• Experience with therapeutic care approaches and vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day activities in the residential centre for separated children.
• Collaborate with Social Care Team Leader and Manager to maintain a secure environment.
• Contribute to delivery of high standards of therapeutic residential services.
• Support the wellbeing and protection of service users.

Education

BA in Applied Policing or equivalent

Higher Certificate in Custodial Care

Youth and Community or similar

Social Science / Social Studies

Disability Studies

Applied Behavioural Analysis

Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy

Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling

Teaching (Not TEFL)

Job description

Relief Social Care Worker

Misty Croft are currently recruiting for Relief Social Care Workers for their separated children seeking international protection residential centre based in Wicklow, Waterford and South Dublin

Who we are -

Misty Croft, was established to provide high quality residential based and ancillary services to young people, providing residential services to young people seeking international protection.We arecommitted to working intensively with young people & support networks through a clearly identified model of care, where reflective practice is at the core of all engagements.

We promote the values of therapeutic child and youth care engagement in a safe environment where the young person is at the centre of all planning, all activities, all decision-making, all interventions, and all review processes.

Separated children seeking international protection are aged under 18, are outside their country of origin, who may be in need of international protection and are separated from their parents or their legal/customary care giver.

Many of these children may have high levels of vulnerability and have experienced significant trauma.

As a Social Care Worker and working as part of a team you will be responsible for the day-to-day activities in the residential centre and work in close collaboration with the Social Care Team Leader and Social Care Manager in creating and maintaining a warm, accepting and secure environment for the young people in your care and will play a key role in the delivery of the highest standard of therapeutic residential services.

What we can offer you:

• Combination of shifts patterns i.e. sleepover shifts with opportunity of additional day shifts
• Continued professional development

About the role

Qualifications & Experience

• Psychology
• Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
• Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
• Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
• Youth and Community or similar
• Social Science / Social Studies
• Family Support
• Teaching (Not TEFL)
• Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
• Disability Studies
• Applied Behavioural Analysis
• BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
• Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent

OR

If you are eligible to register with CORU as a social care worker.

A full Irish Drivers license is a mandatory requirement for this position.

At Daffodil Care Group, we promote the professional and personal development of each team member. With a clear focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we provide for significant investment in our people, who in turn through their professionalism and commitment greatly enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users.

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About the company

Daffodil Care Group is a respected Irish provider of therapeutic care services, operating residential homes and support centres under its brands - Daffodil Care Services, Misty Croft, and ARCS. With a focus on supporting children and young people with complex needs, the Group combines compassionate, person-centred care with evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Their dedicated team is committed to enhancing the quality of life and promoting positive outcomes for all service users.