Residential Care Worker

Ashdale Care Ireland; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Annual leave

Job summary

Ashdale Care is opening a new children's residential home near Durrow, Co. Laois, Ireland. The role is for a social care leader with at least two years of experience to help transform the lives of young people with complex needs.

We offer a competitive pay band (€43,062–€48,882) with sleep-in pay and extensive benefits including income protection, maternity/paternity leave, and career development opportunities, as we expand services across Ireland.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience required in social care leadership.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate genuine and caring connections with the young people and their families.
• Supervise outings from the home and manage daily household tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

2 years experience

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team at Ashdale Care, on our journey to transform the lives of young people with complex, emotional and behavioural needs. We are in the process of opening a new children's residential home in the countryside near Durrow, Co. Laois. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a home from the beginning. We are also looking for Social care leaders (2 years experience required). Please reach out to with any queries.

Job Purpose

You will be part of a unique, multidisciplinary team who will work together to facilitate excellent practice and be part of rebuilding childrens lives. Our vision is for every young person who lives with us to experience a safe, happy and nurturing present and a future that is filled with hope and optimism.

About the Role

Pay & Benefits

Competitive pay scales ranging from €43,062 - €48,882 based on experience (this includes sleep-in nights which are paid at the rate of €14.15 per hour) Annual Pay Review Income Protection Enhanced maternity - 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay Paternity leave - 4 weeks full pay Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external Flexible working arrangements Competitive annual leave entitlements with increases for long service Employee Pension Scheme Sick Pay Accelerated Social Care Leader Programme Management Training Programme Education Assistance Programme Employee Assistance Programme First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland Bike to Work Scheme

The Role

18 hour Sleep in shift (Late Early, 18hr): Start at 10am-12am. Sleep in the home 12am-7am. Finishing the shift 7am-11am. Paid a separate hourly rate for the sleep in hours in addition to your contracted hours. Support shifts: 8- 10 hour shift e.g. 10am-8pm or 12pm-10am. Cultivate genuine and caring connections with the young people, always interact with the young people and their families with dignity and respect, promoting a culture of unconditional positive regard. Contribute to the promotion, creation, and maintenance of a welcoming, safe, caring, stable and therapeutic environment. Advocate for the rights and responsibilities of each young person while promoting physical, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual wellbeing. Ensure that young people are not subjected to any forms of abuse and report any concerns according to policy and procedures. Supervise outings from the home and undertake daily household activities such as cooking and cleaning, as part of positive modelling. Actively participate in working within the Model of Therapeutic Care. Be physically able to support with challenging behaviours when needed. Provide emotional support during difficult or stressful times and encourage young people's participation in care planning, placement planning, decision-making and service delivery. Integrate understanding of youth trauma and past experiences into practice through specialised training such as Developmental Trauma and Attachment from the Therapeutic Support Team. Collaborate with support networks, including social workers and educators, guardians and family members. Collaborate effectively within a team, engaging in regular communication through daily handovers, team meetings, and various reviews and planning sessions. Give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers. Maintain consistency in execution of childcare plans. Complete and maintain accurate records and reports for each young person in line with statutory requirements and Ashdale Care policies and procedures. Take on key worker duties including the handling of daily petty cash, accurately documenting receipts, securely storing money and valuable items and serving as a primary point of contact for professionals/family/young person. Contribute to community engagement and agency partnerships to enrich residents' experiences and opportunities. TPBN1_IJ