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Social Care Team Leader - Waterford, Waterford
Client:
Daffodil Care Group
Location:
Waterford, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
9
Posted:
06.02.2025
Expiry Date:
23.03.2025
Job Description:
Misty Croft, a company within the Daffodil Care Group, is hiring for a new service. We are recruiting a Social Care Team Lead for our residential based service for separated children seeking international protection. Our residential centre is based in Annestown, Co. Waterford.
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 and 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, who may be in need of international protection and are separated from their parents or legal/customary caregivers. Many of these children may have high levels of vulnerability and have experienced significant trauma, facing problems and challenges 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 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 Applied Behavioural Analysis
11. BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
12. Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
13. No qualification or non-relevant qualification but holder of CORU registration as a Social Care worker.
The successful candidate will possess:
* 3 years' experience of working at a social care grade with young people.
* Strong experience in and demonstrated ability to empower others to achieve.
* Personal attributes of positivity, flexibility and problem-solving attitude as well as empathy and maturity are essential.
* A current full clean Driving License prior to commencement of employment.
* 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.
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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