Social Care Worker

Daffodil Care Group; New Ross; 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

Free access to professional training

Job summary

Daffodil Care Group in Ireland is recruiting Social Care Workers for a new semi-independent residential service based in New Ross, Co. Wexford.

You will provide high quality social care and a safe, caring environment for vulnerable young people, delivering day‑to‑day activities and supporting the team under the Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/degree-level qualifications in social care or related field preferred.
• Multiple QQI qualifications listed above acceptable for eligibility.
• Experience working with young people in residential settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality social care and a safe, stabilising environment for vulnerable young people.
• Deliver day-to-day activities and support in a semi-independent residential service.
• Collaborate with Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders to implement individual plans.

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting Social Care professionals for Social Care Worker positions in our new semi-independent residential care service based in New Ross 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. You will play a key role in the delivery of individualised 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