Support Worker
Support Worker
Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting Support Workers in our mainstream residential care service based in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.
Who we are -
Daffodil Care Group is one of Irelands leading social care service providers currently providing a range of services to meet the needs of young people and their families, these include registered residential, aftercare services as well as community outreach.
Working as part of this new team and collaboration with the Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders, you will be responsible for providing high quality social care and a safe, caring and stabilising environment to vulnerable young people aged between 12-17 years. You will play a key role in the delivery of individualized day-to-day activities in the residential service. This rewarding role will suit energetic, creative and versatile social care professionals with a passion for working with young people.
What we can offer you:
Attractive starting salary package for our Full time Support Workers €38,514- €40,216 (depending on experience)
inclusive of sleeping time and premiums.
Incremental salary scale
Combination of sleepover & day shifts
About this role
Employee Benefits:
Paid core training allowance
Health Insurance Scheme
Maternity Cover
Life Assurance
Company Pension Scheme
Employee Discount Scheme
Free access to any additional professional training offered by SCTI, Social Care Training Ireland e.g. Leadership & Management in Social Care, Professional Supervision Skills
Education Assistance Grants
Professional Career Development programme
Team Building Activities
Company Social Events & away days
Refer a Friend Bonus
Qualifications & Experience
A recognised QQI certificate qualification in a health-related field with relevant
experience.
For example:
• QQI Level 5/6 Social Care
• QQI Level 5/6 Social Studies / Social Science
• QQI Level 5/6 Health and Social Care
• QQI Level 5/6 Counselling
• QQI Level 5/6 Addiction /Substance misuse
• QQI Level 5/6 Youth and Community
• QQI Level 5/6 Family Support
• QQI Level 5/6 Disability Studies
• QQI Level 5/6 Early Childhood Studies (as appropriate)
• QQI Level5/6 Pre-Nursing
• QQI Level 5/6 Custodial Care
• QQI Level 5/6 Psychology
• QQI Level 5/6 Special Needs Assistant
• QQI Level 5/6 Healthcare
A full Irish Drivers license is a mandatory requirement for this position.
At Daffodil Care Group, 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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