Social Care Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Scheme

Maternity Cover

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Training & Education Grants

Career Development Programme

Team Building Activities

Company Social Events & away days

Refer a Friend Bonus

Job summary

Daffodil Care Group is recruiting Social Care Leaders for a new semi-independent residential service in New Ross, Co. Wexford.

You will work with the Centre Manager to provide high quality social care to vulnerable young people, delivering individualised day-to-day activities in a supportive, therapeutic environment. The role requires relevant QQI qualifications and a minimum of 2 years experience with under-18s; a full Irish driving licence is also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working with under 18's at a social care grade.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee social care operations in a new semi-independent residential service.
• Provide high quality social care in a safe, supportive environment for vulnerable young people.
• Collaborate with Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders to deliver day-to-day activities and therapeutic outcomes.

Skills

Social care leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community

QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies

QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies

QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis

QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care

BA in Applied Policing or equivalent

Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)

Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies

Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting Social Care professionals for Social Care Leader positions in our new semi-independent residential care service based in New Ross, Co. Wexford.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals in social care and related fields.

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. You will play a key role in the delivery of individualised 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

Candidates with a variety of social care related qualifications from, Level 7 or Level 8 achieved in Ireland and Internationally are invited to apply.

Qualification (degree) or above in one of the following:

• QQI Level 8 in Psychology
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
• QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
• QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Family Support
• Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
• Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
• QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years.
• BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
• Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent

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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