Youth Care Professional — Therapeutic Support & Growth

ASHDALE CARE (IRELAND) LIMITED; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashdale Care (Ireland) is seeking an entry-level role to support young people with complex needs in a therapeutic environment in Dublin. You will promote dignity, safety, and wellbeing, assist with daily activities, attend care planning, and collaborate with social workers and families.

This role requires flexibility, compassion, and the ability to work as part of a team and respond to challenging behaviours, contributing to a safe, nurturing, and hopeful future for the residents.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate genuine and caring connections with the young people, always interact with the young people and their families with dignity and respect, promoting a culture of unconditional positive regard.
• Provide emotional support during difficult or stressful times and encourage young people's participation in care planning, placement planning, decision-making and service delivery.
• Collaborate with support networks, including social workers and educators, guardians and family members, to ensure safe and supportive placement.
• Be physically able to support with challenging behaviours when needed and participate in daily household activities such as cooking and cleaning as part of positive modelling.

Job description

Ashdale Care (Ireland) is seeking an entry-level role to support young people with complex needs in a therapeutic environment in Dublin. You will promote dignity, safety, and wellbeing, assist with daily activities, attend care planning, and collaborate with social workers and families.

This role requires flexibility, compassion, and the ability to work as part of a team and respond to challenging behaviours, contributing to a safe, nurturing, and hopeful future for the residents.