Youth Residential Care Worker – Shape Futures

Daffodil-Care-Services-2; Gorey; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 43,000; 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 Group is recruiting a Social Care Worker for our mainstream residential services in Gorey, Co. Wexford. The role focuses on delivering high quality social care to young people aged 12–17, in a safe and supportive environment.

The position offers an attractive full-time salary (€40,067-€43,394) with sleeping time included, an incremental salary scale, and typical two sleepover shifts per week. A comprehensive benefits package supports training, healthcare, pensions, and development.

Qualifications

• Candidates with a variety of social care related qualifications from Level 7 or Level 8 achieved in Ireland and Internationally are invited to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality social care and a safe, caring and stabilising environment to vulnerable young people aged 12-17 years.
• Deliver individualized day-to-day activities in the residential service.
• Collaborate with Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders to support the service.
• Promote professional development and engagement through education and training opportunities.

Skills

Full Irish driving licence

Education

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

QQI Level 7 in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

QQI Level 7 in Counselling / Psychotherapy

QQI Level 7 in Addiction Counselling

QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community

QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies

QQI Level 7 in Family Support

Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)

Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies

QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies

QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis

QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care

BA in Applied Policing or equivalent

Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent

CORU registration eligible

Job description

Daffodil Care Group is recruiting a Social Care Worker for our mainstream residential services in Gorey, Co. Wexford. The role focuses on delivering high quality social care to young people aged 12–17, in a safe and supportive environment.

The position offers an attractive full-time salary (€40,067-€43,394) with sleeping time included, an incremental salary scale, and typical two sleepover shifts per week. A comprehensive benefits package supports training, healthcare, pensions, and development.