Misty Croft, a company within the Daffodil Care Group, is hiring a Social Care Worker & Relief Social Care Workers for our residential based services for separated children seeking international protection. Our residential centre is based in Wicklow town, Co.Wicklow.
Who We Are
Misty Croft was established to provide high-quality residential based and ancillary services to young people, providing residential 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, who 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. Many face problems and challenges on issues including 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.
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 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. 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 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 for significant investment in our people, who in turn through their professionalism and commitment greatly enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users.
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