Social Care Leader

Daffodil-Care-Services-2; Munster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleeping time shifts

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Training support

Job summary

Daffodil Care Group is recruiting a Social Care Leader for our mainstream residential service in Adare, Co. Limerick. Role involves delivering high quality social care and a safe, supportive environment for vulnerable 12–17 year olds.

Requires a minimum Level 7 degree or higher in related fields and at least 2 years' experience with under-18s. A full Irish driver’s license is mandatory. We offer a strong salary package and various staff benefits, with sleeping time and premiums included.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following fields: Social Care, Social Work, Psychology (Level 8), Child & Adult Psychotherapy, Youth & Community, Teaching, Nursing, Social Science, Counselling, Addiction Studies
• CORU registration eligibility if not meeting degree requirement

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality social care and a safe, caring and stabilising environment for vulnerable 12–17 year olds
• Deliver individualized day-to-day activities in the residential service
• Collaborate with the Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders to ensure quality care
• Contribute to the professional development and training of the team

Skills

Social care experience

Driver's license

Education

Social Care degree

Social Work degree

Psychology degree

Child & Adult Psychotherapy

Youth & Community

Teaching

Nursing

Social Science

Counselling

Addiction studies

CORU registration eligible

Job description

Social Care Leader

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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About the company

Daffodil Care Group is a respected Irish provider of therapeutic care services, operating residential homes and support centres under its brands-Daffodil Care Services, Misty Croft, and ARCS. With a focus on supporting children and young people with complex needs, the Group combines compassionate, person-centred care with evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Their dedicated team is committed to enhancing the quality of life and promoting positive outcomes for all service users.

Required Criteria

• Social Care Leaders are required to have minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and young people in a social care setting.

Desired Criteria

Skills you'll need