Residential Care Worker

KILDARE COMMUNITY KARE LIMITED; Carlow; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KILDARE COMMUNITY KARE LIMITED in Ireland is seeking a Residential Care Worker to support young people in Pathways Ireland. You will work as part of a team to provide high-quality care, promote rights and welfare, and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will assist in care plans, support personal development, and engage with families and community services while adhering to policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development, behaviour management and attachment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with report-writing ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintain calm in crises.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care and support to young people.
• Promote rights, dignity and welfare of young people.
• Contribute to a safe, stable and therapeutic environment.
• Support care plans and programmes of care.
• Support development across physical, emotional, educational, social and recreational areas.
• Develop personal, interpersonal, social and problem-solving skills.
• Plan and participate in suitable activities and supervise outings.
• Engage with young people in community and family settings.
• Complete required risk assessments and maintain confidential records.
• Report accidents, incidents and other developments to management.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision and induction; follow health and safety requirements.

Skills

Child development

Behaviour management

Attachment

Leadership

Childcare legislation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reflective practice

Report-writing

Independent work

Teamwork

Crisis management

Positive relationships

Counselling skills

Recreational skills

Computer skills

Education

QQI Level 7

Job description

52.7765350341797;-6.85794878005981;Co. Carlow ,53.6131629943848;-6.63147783279419;Co. Meath ,

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Multiple locations

Co. Carlow,Co. Meath , 52.7765350341797;-6.85794878005981;Co. Carlow ,53.6131629943848;-6.63147783279419;Co. Meath , Job Title: Residential Care WorkerReporting to: Social Care Leader, Social Care Manager and Service Manager.Purpose: To provide high-quality care to young people resident in Pathways Ireland and support the management team in the delivery of a safe, stable and therapeutic service.

• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care and support to young people.
• Promote and uphold the rights, dignity, welfare and best interests of young people.
• Contribute to a safe, caring, stable and therapeutic environment.
• Support the implementation and development of care plans and programmes of care.
• Support young people’s physical, emotional, educational, social and recreational development.
• Develop young people’s personal, interpersonal, social and problem-solving skills.
• Plan and participate in suitable recreational, community and educational activities and supervise outings.
• Facilitate young people to participate actively in their own care.
• Engage appropriately with young people in community and family settings.
• Complete required risk assessments for activities in line with company policy.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, files and reports, including reports for reviews and case conferences.
• Report accidents, incidents, complaints, allegations and other relevant developments to management and complete required documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support the effective delivery of care.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision, training and induction as required.
• Follow all organisational policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety within the centre.
• Promote positive links with families, schools, community organisations, local services and An Garda Síochána.
• Administer and accurately account for centre monies.
• Support adequate staffing levels and carry out other duties as directed by the Centre Manager.

Essential Qualifications:Applicants must hold one of the following: QQI Level 7 in Psychology, Youth & Community, Social Science/Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis or Early Years Care; QQI Level 7/professional qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling/Psychotherapy or Addiction Counselling; professional qualification in Teaching (excluding TEFL) or Nursing Studies; BA in Applied Policing or equivalent; or Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent.

Skills and Competencies:Knowledge of child development, behaviour management, attachment, leadership and childcare legislation. Strong communication, interpersonal, reflective practice and report-writing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, remain calm in crisis situations, support colleagues and build positive relationships with young people. Computer, counselling and recreational skills required.

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Career Level

• Professional

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