Social Care Leader

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Naul; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Maternity Cover

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Training Grants

Education Assistance

Career Development

Team Building

Social Events

Refer a Friend Bonus

Job summary

Daffodil Care Group is recruiting for a Social Care Leader to join our mainstream residential service in Naul, Co. Dublin.

You will work with the Centre Manager to provide a safe, supportive environment for vulnerable youths aged 12–17, delivering daily activities and upholding evidence-based therapeutic approaches. The role offers a competitive starting salary (€44,914 - €47,245) with benefits including health insurance, pension, training grants, and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 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.
• 2 years experience at a social care grade with young people.
• A full Irish Drivers license is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality social care and a safe, caring and stabilising environment to vulnerable young people aged 12-17 years.
• Deliver individualized day-to-day activities in the residential service.
• Work with the Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders to support therapeutic approaches and positive outcomes.

Education

Level 7 qualification (degree) in Social Care or related field

Eligible to register as a CORU Social Care Worker

Job description

Social Care Leader

Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting Social Care professionals for Social Care/Residential Care Leader Worker positions in our mainstream residential care service in Naul, Co. Dublin.

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 €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.

• 2 years experience at a social care grade with young people.
• 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.

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.