Relief Social Care Worker - Therapeutic Youth Residential

Daffodil-Care-Services-2; 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

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.