Social Care Worker

Orchard Residential; Mullingar; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual raises

Sunday/Bank Holiday premium pay

Flexible rolling roster

4 weeks annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Extensive training programmes

Income Protection Scheme

Mentoring and support

CPD support

Career progression opportunities

Well-resourced environment

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Orchard Residential in Mullingar is seeking Social Care Workers and Residential Care Workers who are passionate about supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, receive extensive training, and provide direct, compassionate care daily.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 7+ qualification, CORU registration (or in progress) and a full Irish driving licence.

Qualifications

• Qualification at Level 7 or above and CORU registration (or in the process).
• Full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to residents on a daily basis, engaging in activities and routines of the service.
• Contribute to residents' development, health and wellbeing through a multidisciplinary approach.

Education

Level 7 qualification or above in a relevant discipline

Tools

Full manual driving licence

Job description

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 ournew services in Mullingar.
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic Social Care Workers and Residential Care Workers with a passion for supporting young people who are unable to live with 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 rolling roster, 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 - Social Care Worker:

• Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline and be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or be in the process of registering 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 without restriction

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Benefits to working with Company

• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
• Flexible rolling roster work schedule to accommodate both staff and the people we support
• 4 working weeks as annual leave
• Refer a friend initiative
• Extensive training programmes
• Orchard Values Award
• Income Protection Scheme
• On-going mentoring and support
• Continuous Professional Development support
• Career progression opportunities
• Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

About us

The Orchard Care Group is dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services.
The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care - Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.
Our Vision at Orchard Care Group is that the people we support live meaningful lives through, our high-quality model of excellent care, within our positive, collaborative, values-based culture. Our Values are Advocacy, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration & Human Rights.