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Client:
Daffodil Care Group
Location:
Wicklow, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
49
Posted:
21.01.2025
Expiry Date:
07.03.2025
Job Description:
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 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, outside their country of origin, and may be in need of international protection while being separated from their parents or legal/customary caregivers. Many of these children may have high levels of vulnerability and have experienced significant trauma.
What we can offer you:
* Attractive starting salary package for our full time Social Care Workers of €44,187 - €47,412 per annum (depending on experience)
* Inclusive of sleeping time and premiums.
* Incremental salary scale
* Typical schedule of 2 X 24-hour shifts per week
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:
* 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
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.
Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, National Standards for Children's Residential Centres.
Good report writing skills.
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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