Misty Croft, a company within the Daffodil Care Group, is hiring for a new service. We are recruiting Social Care Workers and Relief Social Care Workers for our residential-based service for separated children seeking international protection. Our residential centre is based in Ashford, Co. Wicklow.
Who we are -
Misty Croft was established to provide high-quality residential and ancillary services to young people seeking international protection. We are committed to working intensively with young people and their support networks through a clearly identified model of care, where reflective practice is at the core of all engagements.
We promote the values of therapeutic child and youth care engagement in a safe environment where the young person is at the centre of all planning, activities, decision-making, interventions, and review processes.
Separated children seeking international protection are aged under 18, are outside their country of origin, and may be in need of international protection while being separated from their parents or legal/customary caregivers. Many of these children may have high levels of vulnerability and have experienced significant trauma, facing challenges such as separation and bereavement from family and friends, social isolation, language barriers, emotional and mental health problems, discrimination, and racism.
Qualifications & Experience
Candidates with a variety of social care-related qualifications from Level 6, Level 7, or Level 8 achieved in Ireland and internationally are invited to apply. Qualification (degree) or above in one of the following:
1. QQI Level 8 in Psychology
2. QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
3. QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
4. QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
5. QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
6. QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies
7. QQI Level 7 in Family Support
8. Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
9. Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
10. QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
11. QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
12. QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where the centre caters for children under 12 years
13. BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
14. Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
15. No qualification or non-relevant qualification but holder of CORU registration as a Social Care Worker.
Knowledge of child safeguarding and reporting responsibilities, relevant childcare legislation, and National Standards for Children's Residential Centres is required. Good report writing skills are essential, and knowledge/experience of working with people from culturally diverse backgrounds is an advantage.
A full Irish driving license is a mandatory requirement for this role.
At Misty Croft, we promote the professional and personal development of each team member. With a clear focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we provide significant investment in our people, who in turn enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users.
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