Social Care Leader

Daffodil Care Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Scheme

Maternity Cover

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Education Grants

Professional Development programme

Team Building Activities

Social events

Job summary

Daffodil Care Group is recruiting Social Care Leaders for our mainstream residential service in Adare, Co. Limerick.

You will work closely with the Centre Manager to provide high-quality care in a safe, supportive environment for vulnerable young people aged 12–17, delivering daily activities and stabilising support within a therapeutic framework. Applicants should hold a Level 7+ qualification (degree) in Social Care or related fields; CORU registration eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in Social Care, Social Work, Psychology (Level 8) or related fields.
• CORU registration eligibility if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality social care in a safe, caring, stabilising environment for 12–17 year olds.
• Deliver individualized day-to-day activities within a residential setting.
• Collaborate with Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders to support service users.
• Promote professional development and adherence to therapeutic approaches.

Education

Bachelor-level qualification in Social Care/related field

CORU registration eligibility

Job description

Job Description

Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting Social Care professionals for Social Care Leader positions in our mainstream residential care service in Adare, Co. Limerick.

Who we are -

Daffodil Care Group is one of Irelands leading social care service providers currently providing a range of services to meet the needs of young people and their families, these include registered residential, aftercare services as well as community outreach.

Working as part of this new team and collaboration with the Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders,you will be responsible for providing high quality social care and a safe, caring and stabilising environment to vulnerable young people aged between 12-17 years. You will play a key role in the delivery of individualized day-to-day activities in the residential service. This rewarding role will suit energetic, creative and versatile social care professionals with a passion for working with young people.

What we can offer you:

• Attractive starting salary package for our full time Social care Workers of €44,914 - €47,245 (depending on experience)
• inclusive of sleeping time and premiums.
• Incremental salary scale
• Typical schedule of 2 X sleepover shifts per week

About The Role

Employee Benefits:

• Paid core training allowance
• Health Insurance Scheme
• Maternity Cover
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Free access to any additional professional training offered by SCTI, Social Care Training Ireland e.g. Leadership & Management in Social Care, Professional Supervision Skills
• Education Assistance Grants
• Professional Career Development programme
• Team Building Activities
• Company Social Events & away days
• Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications & Experience

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

• Social Care
• Social work
• Psychology (Level 8)
• Child & Adult Psychotherapy
• Youth & Community
• Teaching
• Nursing
• Social Science
• Counselling
• Addiction Studies

OR

If you are eligible to register as a Social Care Worker with CORU.

Candidates must have a minimum 2 years experience working with under 18's at a social care grade for Social Care Leader positions.

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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