MCMA Healthcare is a leading provider of agency staff to prominent Health and Social Care providers. We specialise in the provision of agency Social Care staff to Mainstream Services working with young people, High Support and Special Care Services as well as Disability Residential Care & Day Services. We pride ourselves in supporting our staff to work in interesting and challenging environments nationwide.
Recruiting for: Social Care Workers
Tusla - Special Care Setting - Youth Based Residential
Locations:
Coovagh House - Limerick City
Roles & Responsibilities
Promoting the rights and responsibilities of each young person within the service
Participating in the development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans
Promoting physical, emotional, social, educational, and religious welfare of each young person
Liaising with family members and other professionals in relation to the care of young persons
Adhering to policies and procedures
Documentation and report writing
Attending regular supervision with the Social Care Leader / Manager
Qualifications:
A degree level 7+ on the National Framework of Qualifications in one of the following disciplines:
Social care or Applied Social Studies
Youth and Community
BA(Hons) Youth and Community Development
BA (Hons) Psychology
Addiction Studies
BA (Hons) counselling and Addiction Studies
Disability Diploma (Primary Degree)
Social Science
Candidates must have:
* A commitment to a minimum of 2 shifts per week, ideally 3
* Client focus, compassion and empathy are essential to the role
* Team work as well as flexibility and the ability to work off one's own initiative
What we can offer you:
* Time & a half on Saturdays
* Double time on Sundays & Bank Holidays
* Available shift patterns: days (8am - 9pm, 10am - 11pm) & nights (8:30pm - 8:30am)
* Full lines available or option to work individual shifts (minimum commitment of 2 shifts per week)
* Paid Induction
* Training provided & training hours paid for the following:
TCI (therapeutic crisis intervention)
Crisis Management Training
First Aid
Special Care model of care
MCMA Special Care salary scale (post grad exp.)
- 1 year exp as SCW €18.50 ph
- 2 year exp as SCW €19.25 ph
- 3 year exp as SCW €20.00 ph
- 4 year exp as SCW €20.75 ph
- 5 year exp as SCW €21.50 ph
For more information or general enquiries get in touch with david.biggins@mcma1.com