Misty Croft, a company within the Daffodil Care Group, is hiring Relief Social Care Workers for our residential-based services for separated children seeking international protection. Our residential centres are based in South Dublin.
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 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, and may be in need of international protection, having been separated from their parents or legal/customary caregivers. Many of these children may have high levels of vulnerability and have experienced significant trauma.
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. 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 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
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, relevant childcare legislation, National Standards for Children's Residential Centres, good report writing skills, and 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 significant investment in our people, who, in turn, enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users. #J-18808-Ljbffr