Social Care Worker

Daffodil-Care-Services-2; Gorey; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid core training allowance

Health Insurance Scheme

Maternity Cover

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Education Assistance Grants

Professional Career Development

Team Building Activities

Company Social Events & away days

Refer a Friend Bonus

Job summary

Daffodil Care Group is recruiting a Social Care Worker for our mainstream residential services in Gorey, Co. Wexford. The role focuses on delivering high quality social care to young people aged 12–17, in a safe and supportive environment.

The position offers an attractive full-time salary (€40,067-€43,394) with sleeping time included, an incremental salary scale, and typical two sleepover shifts per week. A comprehensive benefits package supports training, healthcare, pensions, and development.

Qualifications

• Candidates with a variety of social care related qualifications from Level 7 or Level 8 achieved in Ireland and Internationally are invited to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality social care and a safe, caring and stabilising environment to vulnerable young people aged 12-17 years.
• Deliver individualized day-to-day activities in the residential service.
• Collaborate with Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders to support the service.
• Promote professional development and engagement through education and training opportunities.

Skills

Full Irish driving licence

Education

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

QQI Level 7 in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

QQI Level 7 in Counselling / Psychotherapy

QQI Level 7 in Addiction Counselling

QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community

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

BA in Applied Policing or equivalent

Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent

CORU registration eligible

Job description

Social Care Worker

Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting Social Care professionals for a Social Care Worker positions in our mainstream residential care services based in Gorey, Co. Wexford.

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.