Residential Social Care Worker

SeeMeHired.com; Monaghan; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Pay Review

Pension Scheme

Sick Pay

Flexible working arrangements

Education Assistance Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ashdale Care Ireland seeks a Residential Social Care Worker to support young people with complex needs in a safe, nurturing home environment and to collaborate with families and professionals to promote wellbeing.

You will work shifts with day and night sleep-in duties, participate in trauma-informed care models, and help rebuild lives across Ireland. The role includes training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence.
• Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following fields: Social Care; Social Work; Psychology; Health and Social; Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy; Youth & Community; Teaching; Nursing; Social Science; Addiction Counselling; Counselling/Psychotherapy; Family Support; Disability Studies; Applied Behavioural Analysis; Early Years Care; Applied Policing; Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service); CORU registration as a Social Care Worker

Responsibilities

• Support shifts: 8–10 hour shifts (e.g., 10am–8pm or 12pm–10pm).
• 18 hour Sleep in shift: 10am–12am; sleep in 12am–7am; paid extra for sleep hours.
• Cultivate caring connections with young people and families with dignity and respect.
• Promote a welcoming, safe, caring, stable and therapeutic environment.
• Advocate for rights and wellbeing of each young person.
• Ensure no abuse occurs and report concerns per policy.
• Supervise outings and daily household activities (cooking, cleaning).
• Active participation in the Model of Therapeutic Care.
• Be physically able to support with challenging behaviours.
• Provide emotional support and involve young people in care and placement planning.
• Integrate trauma-informed practice from Therapeutic Support Team training.
• Collaborate with social workers, educators, guardians and family.
• Maintain records as required by statutory requirements and Ashdale policies.
• Handle daily petty cash and receipts; primary contact for professionals/family/young person.
• Contribute to community engagement and partnerships.

Education

Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in Social Care; Social Work; Psychology; Health and Social; Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy; Youth & Community; Teaching; Nursing; Social Science; Addiction Counselling; Counselling/Psychotherapy; Family Support; Disability Studies; Applied Behavioural Analysis; Early Years Care; Applied Policing; Higher Certificate in Custodial Care; CORU registration as a Social Care Worker

Job description

Residential Social Care Worker

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 (Ireland), on our journey to transform the lives of young people with complex, emotional and behavioural needs.

Job Purpose

You will be part of a unique team who will work together to facilitate excellent practice and be part of rebuilding children’s 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.

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

About the role

The Role

• Support shifts: 8- 10 hour shift e.g. 10am-8pm or 12pm-10am.

• 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.

• 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.

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About the company

We hold a heartfelt mission to care for, protect, support, empower, inspire, and enthuse both young people and colleagues.

Ashdale Care is committed to positively transforming lives.

Required Criteria

• Full clean driving license
• Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following: Social Care; Social Work; Psychology; Health and Social; Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy; Youth & Community; Teaching; Nursing; Social Science; Addiction Counselling; Counselling/Psychotherapy; Family Support; Disability Studies; Applied Behavioural Analysis; Early Years Care; Applied Policing; Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service); CORU registration as a Social Care Worker