Trauma-Informed Youth Care Specialist

Uniting Holding; Athlone; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Salary

Incremental Salary Scale

Educational Assistance Grants

Cycle to Work Scheme

Paid professional training

Team building days

Caring workplace environment

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a passionate Social Care Worker in Athlone to support young people who have experienced trauma. This full-time role involves working in a team, offering extensive training, and making a positive difference in young lives. Applicants should hold a QQI Level 8 in Psychology or equivalent qualifications, possess excellent communication skills, and a full, clean driver’s license. Attractive salary and additional benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• A full, clean drivers’ licence, valid in Ireland.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres.
• Ability to work with young people and challenging behaviour.
• Passion to support young people who have experienced trauma in their lives.

Responsibilities

• Support young people that have experienced trauma.
• Work in a team to make a difference in young people's lives.
• Participate in extensive training for the role.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with young people and challenging behaviour

Knowledge of the National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres

Passion to support young people who have experienced trauma

Education

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

QQI Level 7 in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

QQI Level 7 in Counselling / Psychotherapy

QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community

QQI Level 7 in Social Science

Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies

Job description

A leading care organization is seeking a passionate Social Care Worker in Athlone to support young people who have experienced trauma. This full-time role involves working in a team, offering extensive training, and making a positive difference in young lives. Applicants should hold a QQI Level 8 in Psychology or equivalent qualifications, possess excellent communication skills, and a full, clean driver’s license. Attractive salary and additional benefits are provided.