Support Worker

Daffodil-Care-Services-2; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; 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 Services is recruiting Support Workers for Aftercare services in Santry & Baldoyle, Co. Dublin. You will support vulnerable young adults aged 18–23, guiding them towards independence within a safe, trauma-informed setting.

Roles include planning and evaluating placement plans, working as part of a team and as a lone worker, with shifts across evenings, weekends and overnights. Attractive salary package and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• QQI certificate qualifications in health-related fields with relevant experience.
• Examples include QQI Level 5/6 Social Care, Health and Social Care, Youth & Community.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower vulnerable young adults to identify goals and person-centered targets.
• Contribute to planning and evaluating individualised placement plans in a 24/7 residential setting.
• Work as a lone worker within a safe, trauma-informed team to promote independence.

Education

QQI Level 5/6 Social Care

QQI Level 5/6 Social Studies / Social Science

QQI Level 5/6 Health and Social Care

QQI Level 5/6 Counselling

QQI Level 5/6 Addiction /Substance misuse

QQI Level 5/6 Youth and Community

QQI Level 5/6 Family Support

QQI Level 5/6 Disability Studies

QQI Level 5/6 Early Childhood Studies (as appropriate)

QQI Level5/6 Pre-Nursing

QQI Level 5/6 Custodial Care

QQI Level 5/6 Psychology

QQI Level 5/6 Special Needs Assistant

QQI Level 5/6 Healthcare

Job description

Support Worker

Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting Support Workers and relief staff for our Aftercare services in Santry & Baldoyle, Co. Dublin.

What we do:

Daffodil Care Services has developed a nationwide network of aftercare services consisting of both residential and comprehensive outreach services. Our residential aftercare services are fully staffed 24/7 providing timely support to vulnerable young adults as they progress to independent living. Our aftercare teams are dedicated to ensuring young adults get both the support and experience required in preparation for independent living.

The role:

This is a dynamic service, providing individualised interventions to young adults aged 18 – 23 years, to enable them to live in safety and with stability and support to begin their journey to independence. Working as a Social Care Worker you will support guide and lead by example the vulnerable young people in our care, in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team involved in their care.

You will ensure the welfare of those under your care and will act as an advocate as appropriate.

Our Support workers will contribute to the planning and evaluation of individualised placement plans, which are based on strengths and needs and delivered through day-to-day shared life experiences within the residential aftercare setting. The service will provide 24/7 support to ensure their safety, promote their stability, and build resilience to enable them to develop their independent living skills. You will work as a lone worker but part of a team to provide a safe, caring and trauma informed environment for the residents with the primary aim of providing the interventions necessary to aid them moving into full independent living.

You will support and empower vulnerable young adults to identify goals and person-centered targets while working through the process of gaining independence.

Hours of Work: Rotational shift pattern rolling roster (average 48 hours per week) including the requirement to work evenings, weekends and overnights.

Typical shift pattern: 2 x sleepover shifts per week. Shifts start at 11am, sleeping night at midnight, commence again at 8am and fin

What we can offer you:

• Attractive starting salary package for our Full time Support Workers (depending on experience)

• inclusive of sleeping time and premiums.

• Incremental salary scale

• Combination of sleepover & day shifts

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

A recognised QQI certificate qualification in a health-related field with relevant

experience.

For example:

• QQI Level 5/6 Social Care
• QQI Level 5/6 Social Studies / Social Science
• QQI Level 5/6 Health and Social Care
• QQI Level 5/6 Counselling
• QQI Level 5/6 Addiction /Substance misuse
• QQI Level 5/6 Youth and Community
• QQI Level 5/6 Family Support
• QQI Level 5/6 Disability Studies
• QQI Level 5/6 Early Childhood Studies (as appropriate)
• QQI Level5/6 Pre-Nursing
• QQI Level 5/6 Custodial Care
• QQI Level 5/6 Psychology
• QQI Level 5/6 Special Needs Assistant
• QQI Level 5/6 Healthcare

#INDLP

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.