Social Care Worker

Social Care Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Annual increments

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Sunday premium

Double time on bank holidays

Job summary

Hata Care Services is recruiting Social Care Workers for residential accommodation for separated children seeking protection in Ireland. The role focuses on supporting independent living, education or employment engagement, and building healthy relationships with residents using the Welltree Model of Care.

The successful candidate will work 39 hours per week, day shifts including weekends, and earn starting pay of €18.00/hour, with pension, annual increments, wellbeing allowance, Sunday premium,

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 in Applied Social Care or equivalent recognised for CORU.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in social care.
• Experience with separated/vulnerable young people (13–17).
• Trauma-informed approach and commitment to child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with independent skills and daily living.
• Assist with education or employment engagement.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary professionals involved in care.
• Uphold human rights and ensure safety in a homely environment.
• Complete documentation and report on care activities.
• Provide supervision and crisis support as needed.
• Attend team meetings and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Resilience

Communication

Planning & Prioritising

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

QQI Level 7 in Applied Social Care

CORU registration eligible

Job description

CORU Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration
Board or have submitted application for registration.

Reporting To Social Care Manager
Location County Dublin

Terms and Conditions

• Full Time Role (39hrs/ week)
• Dayshifts (inclusive of weekends)
• Starting at €18.00 per hour based on post qualification experience
• Pension Plan
• Annual Increments
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance
• Sunday Premium
• Double time payment for Bank Holiday Hours

Job Overview

Hata Care Services are recruiting Social Care Workers for our residential accommodation for separated children seeking protection. At Hata Care Services, we believe that all young people should have the opportunity to be supported in a safe environment when they arrive in Ireland. The values of respect, honesty, consultation, and individuality are promoted and where everyone’s strengths are acknowledged and fostered. Hata Care Services seeks to develop healthy positive relationships with the residents, striving to build each individual’s particular strengths whilst promoting healthy life skills and independent living practices.

Hata Care Services works using The Welltree Model of Care which is informed by the National Outcome’s Framework and the goal of this is that all young people are respected, protected and fulfilled, where their voices are heard, and they are supported to achieve the maximum of their potential now and in the future. The Welltree Model promotes and provides highly effective responses to meet the needs and address the risks that may be presented by traumatised young people. The approach respects each individual’s gender, culture and beliefs and focuses on the development of healthy relationships which challenge and support young people without judging them. Personal accountability is accomplished through the provision of unconditional positive regard, honest and empathy. We have adapted the Welltree Model of Care for Hata Care Services, with the young people fully engaged in the model, and doing their own wellbeing assessments. It is incredible positive for them to see their Hope and Wellbeing increase.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving the following:

• Ensuring the young person is supported with all aspects of independent skills
• Ensuring the young person is supported in engaging in education and/or employment
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary professionals involved in the care and support of the young people
• Ensure the human rights of the young person supported is upheld to the highest standards.
• Ensure that young people experience a sense of safety in a homely environment
• Ensure that work is prioritised so that key commitments are kept.
• Ensure that you work as a positive contributing member to your staff team and the organisation.
• Complete documentation and report writing in relation to all aspects of the young persons care
• Provide high levels of supervision of young people
• To provide responsive, sensitive, and proportionate support to the young person in the event of incident or crisis.
• Accessing the On-call manager during out of hour’s times when necessary
• Attend team meeting and training days
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the young people, staffing matters, financial matters, and any other matters internal to the company.
• To act flexibly, within reasonable grounds, to ensure necessary cover.
• To work alongside out-of-hours support and/or emergency services.
• To ensure that all the household tasks and paperwork allocated through the night shift are maintained up to date and completed to the highest standard.
• In conjunction with the young people and the team, ensure that the house is kept to a good standard of tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene including communal areas and bathrooms.
• Supporting the young people with laundry and cleaning tasks where appropriate.

Qualification and Experience

Candidates must have a minimum of:

• QQI Level 7 in Applied Social Care (or an equivalent qualification recognised for CORU registration as a Social Care Worker)
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a Social Care Setting.
• Experience working with young people between the ages of 13 and 17
• Experience in supporting vulnerable young people with a trauma-informed approach
• Candidates must also have a deep commitment to children’s rights and child protection and enjoy working in a dynamic, challenging environment
• Knowledge and experience of implementing National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres

Person Specification

• CORU registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board or have submitted your application for registration.
• Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change
• Effective Communication & Working Relationships
• Planning, Organising & Prioritising
• Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving
• Values and ethos in line with the organisations
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• High level of critical reasoning ability (verbal, numerical and conceptual)
• Demonstrated focus on achieving outcomes
• Exercises independent and professional judgment

Pay Scale Social Care Workers (holding a relevant CORU eligible qualification):
Point 1 0-1 years €18.00
Point 2 1-2 years €18.50
Point 3 2-3 years €19.00
Point 4 3-4 years €19.50
Point 5 4-5 years €20.00
Point 6 5-6 years €20.50
Point 7 6-7 years €21.00
Point 8 7-8 years €21.50
Point 9 8-9 years €22.00
Point 10 10+ years €22.50