Social Care Workers - Meath

Daffodil Care Services; Navan; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Daffodil Care Services is seeking passionate Full Time, Part Time, and Relief Social Care Workers for its new residential service supporting separated children seeking international protection. Candidates with qualifications in psychology, youth work, or related fields are encouraged to apply. The role involves creating a nurturing environment and delivering high standards of care for vulnerable youths.

Benefits

Attractive starting salary for Full Time Workers

Incremental salary scale

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 or 8 qualification in relevant fields.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a warm, accepting, and secure environment for young people.
• Work with the Social Care Team Leader to deliver therapeutic services.
• Engage in day-to-day activities in the residential centre.

Skills

Knowledge of child safeguarding

Report writing skills

Experience with culturally diverse backgrounds

Education

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

QQI Level 7 in Social Science

Professional Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community

Job description

Misty Croft is excited to announce the opening of a new residential service and is currently recruiting for Full Time, Part Time & Relief Social Care Workers for their Separated Children Seeking International Protection Centre, located between Kells & Navan, Co. Meath.

Who We Are

Misty Croft was established to provide high-quality residential and ancillary services to young people seeking international protection. We are committed to working intensively with young people and support networks through a clearly identified model of care, where reflective practice is central to all engagements.

We promote the values of therapeutic child and youth care engagement in a safe environment where the young person is at the centre of all planning, activities, decision-making, interventions, and review processes.

Separated children seeking international protection are under 18, outside their country of origin, and may be in need of international protection. They are often separated from their parents or legal/care givers and may have experienced significant trauma and high vulnerability.

As a Social Care Worker / Relief Social Care Worker, working as part of a team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day activities in the residential centre. You will work closely with the Social Care Team Leader and Social Care Manager to create and maintain a warm, accepting, and secure environment for the young people, playing a key role in delivering the highest standards of therapeutic residential services.

What We Can Offer You:

• Attractive starting salary for Full Time Social Care Workers €44,187 - €47,412 per annum (depending on experience), inclusive of sleeping time and premiums.
• Incremental salary scale.
• A combination of shift patterns, including 24-hour and 12-hour shifts.
• Continued professional development opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience

We invite candidates with a variety of social care-related qualifications from Level 7 or Level 8 achieved in Ireland or internationally to apply. Suitable qualifications include:

• 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 (excluding TEFL)
• Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
• BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
• Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent

Additional requirements include:

• Knowledge of child safeguarding and reporting responsibilities.
• Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation and National Standards for Children's Residential Centres.
• Good report writing skills.
• Experience working with culturally diverse backgrounds is an advantage.
• A full driving license.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people, youth, and families in community or residential settings.

At Misty Croft, we promote the professional and personal development of each team member. With a focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we invest significantly in our staff, who in turn enhance the outcomes for our service users through their professionalism and commitment.