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Social Care Workers - Waterford, Waterford
Client:
Daffodil Care Group
Location:
Waterford, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
10
Posted:
06.02.2025
Expiry Date:
23.03.2025
Job Description:
Misty Croft is excited to announce we are opening a new residential service and currently recruiting for Full Time, Part Time & Relief Social Care Workers for their separated children seeking international protection centre based in Annestown, Co. Waterford.
Who we are:
Misty Croft was established to provide high quality residential based and ancillary services to young people seeking international protection. We are committed to working intensively with young people & 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, may be in need of international protection, and are separated from their parents or their legal/customary caregiver. Many of these children may have high levels of vulnerability and have experienced significant trauma.
As a Social Care Worker / Relief Social Care Worker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day activities in the residential centre and work in close collaboration with the Social Care Team Leader and Social Care Manager to create and maintain a warm, accepting, and secure environment for the young people in your care. You will play a key role in delivering the highest standard of therapeutic residential services.
What we can offer you:
* Attractive starting salary package for our Full time Social Care Workers €44,187 - €47,412 per annum (depending on experience)
* Inclusive of sleeping time and premiums.
* Incremental salary scale
* Combination of shifts patterns i.e. 24-hour shifts, 12-hour shifts
Qualifications & Experience:
Candidates with a variety of social care related qualifications from 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. BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
13. Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
Or
QQI Level 6 qualification with a minimum of 2 years' experience working with children and young people in a social care setting.
Knowledge of child safeguarding and reporting responsibilities is essential.
Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation and National Standards for Children's Residential Centres is required.
Good report writing skills are necessary.
Knowledge/experience of working with people from culturally diverse backgrounds is an advantage.
* A full driving license
* Experience of working with vulnerable young people and youth and families in the community or residential setting
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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