Social Care Worker
Orchard Care Group
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Orchard Care Group seeks enthusiastic Social Care Workers to support children and young people in our Mullingar service. You will provide direct support within a multidisciplinary team, participate in daily routines, and help with the development and wellbeing of service users who have experienced trauma.
The role includes a rolling shift roster, extensive training in our model of care, and a comprehensive induction. A full driving license and CORU registration are required.
Qualifications
- Qualifications: Level 7+ in a relevant discipline.
- Be registered or in the process of registering with CORU.
- Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to children and young people in care.
- Engage in daily activities and routines as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Work rotating shifts and contribute to the development, health and wellbeing of the young people.
Education
Job description
As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we currently have a number of opportunities within our Orchard Residential Care division in our new services in Mullingar. We are seeking applications from enthusiastic Social Care Workers with a passion for supporting young people who are unable to live with own families and who are referred to our service by Tusla. These positions are ideal for those who enjoy working in a team and want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma in their early years. You will be provided with extensive training in our model of care to assist you in your role and will also have access to a multidisciplinary team that provides therapeutic support to the young people. Working on a shift rolling roster, you will engage in daily activities and routines of the service, providing dedicated direct support to the people we care for as well as contributing to their development, health, and wellbeing.
Social Care Worker: Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline and be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or be in the process of registering as a Social Care Worker with CORU Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland. Have full eligibility and availability to work with us without restriction
- Competitive salary with annual increments
- Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
- Flexible rolling roster work schedule to accommodate both staff and the people we support
- 4 working weeks as annual leave
- Refer a friend initiative
- Comprehensive paid induction process
- Extensive training programmes
- Orchard Values Award
- Income Protection Scheme
- On-going mentoring and support
- Continuous Professional Development support
- Career progression opportunities
- Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
- Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
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