Therapeutic Youth Care Worker (Trauma-Informed)

ASHDALE CARE (IRELAND) LIMITED; Leinster; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashdale Care (Ireland) Limited is seeking an Entry Level Care Worker to join our team caring for young people with complex needs. You will support daily routines, supervise outings, assist with cooking and cleaning, and help implement the Model of Therapeutic Care.

Collaboration with social workers, educators, guardians, and family members is expected, with accurate record-keeping and reporting in line with policy.

Qualifications

• Be physically able to support with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Provide emotional support during difficult or stressful times.
• Able to participate in care planning and service delivery with young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise outings from the home and undertake daily household activities such as cooking and cleaning.
• Complete and maintain accurate records and reports for each young person in line with statutory requirements and Ashdale Care policies and procedures.
• Take on key worker duties including handling daily petty cash, documenting receipts, and serving as a primary point of contact for professionals, family and young people.
• Collaborate with social workers, educators, guardians and family members.
• Contribute to the Model of Therapeutic Care and ensure a safe, caring, stable and therapeutic environment for the youths.

Job description

Ashdale Care (Ireland) Limited is seeking an Entry Level Care Worker to join our team caring for young people with complex needs. You will support daily routines, supervise outings, assist with cooking and cleaning, and help implement the Model of Therapeutic Care.

Collaboration with social workers, educators, guardians, and family members is expected, with accurate record-keeping and reporting in line with policy.