Social Care Worker

Daffodil Care Group; Cahir; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Training & Education Grants

Company Social Events

Job summary

Daffodil Care Group is recruiting Social Care Workers for our mainstream residential care service based in Cahir, Co. Tipperary.

Roles include Full Time, Part Time and Relief positions, delivering high quality social care to vulnerable young people aged 12-17 in a safe and supportive environment. We offer an attractive salary (€40,067-€43,394) depending on experience, sleeping time premiums, incremental scale, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, pension and training

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold QQI Level 7/8 qualifications in social care related fields.
• Full clean Irish driving license is mandatory.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality social care in a residential setting for 12–17 year olds.
• Contribute to a safe, caring and stabilising environment.
• Deliver individualized day-to-day activities in the residential service.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Empathy

Patient and family support

Education

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

QQI Level 7 in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

QQI Level 7 in Counselling / Psychotherapy

QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies

CORU registration eligibility (Social Care Worker)

Job description

Job Description

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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