Social Care Worker

Daffodil-Care-Services-2; Kells; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 43,000; Part 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 Services in Meath is recruiting a part-time Social Care Worker for our residential service in Carlanstown. You will provide high quality social care and help create a safe and stabilising environment for young people aged 12–17.

The role requires a Level 7 qualification (degree) or higher, CORU registration eligibility, and a full Irish driving license. Excellent benefits and a competitive salary accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following: Social Care, Social work, Psychology (Level 8), Child & Adult Psychotherapy, Youth & Community, Teaching, Nursing, Social Science, Counselling, Addiction Studies
• OR
• Eligible to register as a Social Care Worker with CORU.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Level 7 qualification (degree) in Social Care or related field

Social Work

Psychology (Level 8)

Child & Adult Psychotherapy

Youth & Community

Teaching

Nursing

Social Science

Counselling

Addiction Studies

Job description

Social Care Worker

Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting a part time Social Care professionals for Social/Residential Care Worker positions in our mainstream residential care service in Carlanstown, Co. Meath.

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 €39,567 - €42,895 (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

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Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following:

• Social Care
• Social work
• Psychology (Level 8)
• Child & Adult Psychotherapy
• Youth & Community
• Teaching
• Nursing
• Social Science
• Counselling
• Addiction Studies

OR

If you are eligible to register as a Social Care Worker with CORU.

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.

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.