Social Care Worker Harmony Care is recruiting Social Care Workers for their existing services to work with Children who require care and protection.
Locations:Co Laois; Portlaoise, Mountmellick and Mountrath Hours:Full-time and Part-time roles available.
Remuneration:€37,440 - €39,936 About Harmony At Harmony we focus on the care, safety and protection of our children.
Our incredible teams ensure that each individual childs goals and potential are fully supported, nurtured and given every opportunity to grow, make mistakes, have positive experiences, learn new skills and most importantly, develop a sense of safety and security.
We strongly believe that a child-centred approach, focused on relationships and empathy, positively promotes the wellbeing of our children.
Harmony maintains stability, ensures reliability and inspires hope by consistently upholding the highest standards in children's residential services.
Harmony is a regulated and approved provider of children's residential services, operating under contract with Tusla.
Team Member Benefits Comprehensive Induction:Two-and-a-half-day induction followed by a 6-month employee development programme.
Monthly Team Meetings with Psychotherapist:The psychotherapist will aid team members gain a deeper insight into any issues they face (as an individual or as a team) when working with young people with complex needs.
The aim will be for the psychotherapist to focus on the growth and development of team members, unify them and support them to look for ways and solutions to challenging situations or situations that might emotionally arouse a team.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP):24/7 support for team members and their families/partners.
Annual Leave:192 hours per annum, plus bank holiday entitlements.
Supervision and Professional Development:Structured supervision and career progression opportunities.
Complimentary Training:Paid core professional training to enhance your skillset.
Full Rate of Pay for Sleeping Hours:Sleeping hours may be included in your working week.
Employee Wellbeing Focus:Designated Mental Health Officers in every Centre and regular Social Days planned by the team.
Why Join Harmony?
Be part of a dedicated team making a difference in childrens lives.
Work in a supportive, nurturing, and professional environment.
Develop your career with professional training and progression opportunities.
Access a comprehensive range of benefits and wellbeing supports.
About the Role As a Social Care Worker at Harmony Care, you will be at the heart of creating positive outcomes for children and young people in care.
You will provide direct care, support their emotional and developmental needs, and help implement individual Care Plans and Placement Plans.
This is a highly rewarding role for individuals who are compassionate, resilient, and committed to making a difference in the lives of young people.
Principal Responsibilities Policy and Procedures Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures.
Maintain a strong understanding of the Safety Statement and associated Health and Safety Risk Assessments.
Ensure the Health and Safety of young people, team members, and visitors through thorough oversight of the premises.
Report any health and safety concerns immediately to the Health and Safety Rep or Centre Manager.
Support the development of Harmony Cares policies, procedures, and best practices within a homely environment.
Care of the Children/Young Adults Build therapeutic, professional, and caring relationships with children in your care.
Ensure that childrens physical, psychological, social, and emotional needs are met in accordance with the Child Care Act, 1991.
Facilitate family time and support education, training, and employment in line with each childs Care Plan.
Promote the holistic needs of children, including their social, recreational, medical, dietary, and religious requirements.
Enable and encourage children to participate in decisions affecting their lives.
As a keyworker, you will collaborated with young people to implement individual care plans and placement plans effectively.
Respond to risks using the risk management framework in place.
Attend Child in Care Reviews and other relevant meetings to advocate for the childs needs.
Teamwork and Professional Engagement Fulfill specific duties assigned by management, such as keyworker or health and safety representative roles.
Attend team meetings and professional training sessions.
Foster collaborative working relationships with external professionals and agencies.
Support the Centre during inspections and audits.
Professional Development Maintain effective self-care practices and encourage the same among colleagues.
Engage in ongoing training opportunities provided by the Organisation.
Take responsibility for your personal training and development plan.
Safeguarding Fulfill duties as a mandated person and report child protection concerns to Tusla immediately.
Notify the Designated Liaison Person (DLP) of any safeguarding concerns.
Maintain a thorough understanding of the Organisation's Child Safeguarding Statement and associated risk management plans.
Other Responsibilities Assist with household duties and meal preparation, involving the children when appropriate.
Reconcile petty cash and maintain accurate records and reports.
Complete daily recording systems and ensure effective handovers.
Represent Harmony Residential Care professionally in all interactions.
Criteria: Experience working with children or young people desirable Full driving license desirable Qualifications: QQI Level 8 in Social Care QQI Level 7 in Social Care QQI Level 8 in Psychology QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar 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 where centre caters for children under 12 years.
BA in Applied Policing or equivalent Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent No qualification or non-relevant qualification but holder of CORU registration as a Social Care worker.
Students in year 4 of a level 8 programme leading to a recognised social care qualification where they have successfully completed the 3rd year of their programme and hold an equivalent social care / pedagogy qualification from another