Relief Social Care Worker

Daffodil Care Services; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Misty Croft is recruiting Relief Social Care Workers for their residential centre in Wicklow to support separated children seeking international protection. You will work within a team to create a warm, secure environment and deliver high-quality therapeutic residential services for young people.

The role involves day-to-day care, collaboration with the Social Care Team Leader, and shifts including sleepovers and potential day shifts, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the listed fields.
• Eligibility to register with CORU as a social care worker.
• Full Irish driver’s license is a mandatory requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities in the residential centre.
• Collaborate with Social Care Team Leader and Manager to maintain a warm, secure environment for young people.
• Assist in delivering therapeutic residential services to separated children seeking international protection.
• Participate in shift patterns including sleepovers and additional day shifts.

Education

Level 7 degree or above in Psychology

CORU registration eligibility for social care worker

Full Irish Driver's license

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

Minimum Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following:

• 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.