Job Title: Social Care Worker
About the Role
Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with a non-profit homeless services provider, are seeking enthusiastic Social Care Workers to join their residential children's service team in Dublin.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Provide nurturing care, protection, and encouragement to vulnerable or dependent young individuals, either individually or in groups.
* Work closely with professionals from various disciplines and external agencies to develop customized interventions aimed at overcoming specific challenges hindering young individuals from remaining in their homes.
* Serve as a key support figure for individual young people, fostering partnerships with external agencies referred to the service.
* Support young individuals who have undergone trauma or exhibit challenging behaviour.
* Advocate for the social work, aftercare, education, training, and legal rights of young individuals.
* Foster the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of each young person under our care.
* Uphold the rights and responsibilities of every young person within our service.
* Communicate with parents, family members, general services, and other agencies on behalf of the young person.
* Maintain accurate records related to the residential unit and individual young people in compliance with legal requirements and health and safety regulations.
* Encourage the active involvement of young people in decision-making processes concerning their lives, both individually and collectively.
* Attend and actively contribute to team, review, and agency meetings as necessary.
* Fulfil other reasonable duties as assigned in consultation with the manager and deputy manager.
* Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Welfare at Work regulations and promptly report any concerns to management.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
* A Third level Degree in Social Care or equivalent.
* Demonstrated hands-on experience in a social care environment at a professional level or equivalent.
* Working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection.
* Experience of key working, assessments, and care planning.
* Experience in providing assistance to marginalized clients or groups, particularly adolescents.
* A full clean driving license is required.
* A willingness to participate in a 7-day, 24-hour shift roster including Nights and 12 hour shifts.
Desirable Requirements
* Familiarity and comprehension of the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model.
Location and Contract Details
South Dublin
Two contract options available:
* 1 x Part-time, Specific Purpose Contract (19.5 hours)
* 1 x Full Time Permanent Contract (39 hours, 12/12.5 hour day shifts)
Benefits
* 25 days Annual Leave & 3 Concession Days
* 7% Employer Pension Contribution
* Tax-Saver Scheme
* Education Assistance Policy
* Paid Sick Leave policy
* Premium rates for unsocial hours
* Employee Assistance Program
* Reflective Practice, Supervision
* Wellbeing Initiatives including monthly meditations
Salary
€36,687 - €41,710 DOE plus unsocial premiums