Social Care Worker

Orchard Care Group; Cavan; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services provider located in County Cavan is looking for enthusiastic social care workers. Candidates should have a qualification at QCF level 5 or above and a valid driving license. The role includes supporting young people with traumatic backgrounds in a residential setting, with a focus on their development and wellbeing. The position offers extensive training, mentoring, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction process

Extensive training programme

Ongoing mentoring & support

Continuous professional development

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary & increments

Premium rates paid on Sunday & Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Must hold a qualification at QCF level 5 or above that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
• Full manual driving license required.
• Must have full eligibility and availability to work.

Responsibilities

• Engage in daily activities and routines of the service.
• Provide dedicated direct support to individuals in care.
• Contribute to the development, health, and wellbeing of young people.

Skills

Social Care Worker

Residential Social Care

Supporting Young People

Education

QCF Level 5 qualification or above

Job description

About the Role

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 service just 15 minutes from Cavan Town. We are seeking applications from enthusiastic social care workers with a passion for supporting young people who are unable to live with their 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 rota, 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.

Essential Requirements:

• Candidates must hold a qualification at QCF level 5 or above that meets the criteria to be registered 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

Skills

Skills: Social Care Worker, residential social care, supporting young people

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction process
• Extensive training programme
• Ongoing mentoring & support
• Continuous professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary & increments
• Premium rates paid on Sunday & Bank Holidays