Social Care Worker
Social Care Worker
Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting Social Care professionals for a Social Care Worker positions in our mainstream residential care services based in Gorey, Co. Wexford.
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 Social Care Workers €40,067-€43,394(depending on experience) inclusive of sleeping time and premiums.
Incremental salary scale
Typical schedule of 2 X sleepover shifts per week
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
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
If you are eligible to register with CORU as a social care worker.
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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