Social Care Worker

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Cahir; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training allowance

Health Insurance

Maternity cover

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Employee discount

Education grants

Career development

Team building

Company events

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Daffodil Care Group is recruiting Full Time, Part Time and Relief Social Care workers for our mainstream residential service in Cahir, Co. Tipperary.

You will provide high-quality social care to vulnerable young people aged 12-17, creating a safe, caring and stabilising environment and delivering day-to-day activities. We offer an attractive salary (€40,067-€43,394 depending on experience), 2x sleepover shifts per week, and a range of benefits including health insurance, pension, training and

Qualifications

• Experience in social care settings is essential.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with young people.
• Strong observation and recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality social care to young people aged 12–17.
• Create a safe, caring and stabilising environment.
• Deliver day-to-day activities in the residential service.
• Collaborate with Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders to support service users.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

QQI Level 8 or 7 related qualification

CORU registration eligibility

Job description

Social Care Worker

Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting Full Time, Part Time & Relief Social Care professionals for Social Care Worker positions in our mainstream residential care service based in Cahir, Co. Tipperary.

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 €40,067-€43,394(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

OR

If you are eligible to register with CORU as a social care worker.

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.