Residential Social Care Worker

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Job Description

Multiple locations

1. 864013671875;-7.20500183105469;Ballyjamesduff , Co. Cavan ,
2. 864013671875;-7.20500183105469;Ballyjamesduff , Co. Cavan ,

Residential Care Worker

Cultivate genuine and caring connections with the young people, always interact with the young people and their families with dignity and respect, promoting a culture of unconditional positive regard.

Contribute to the promotion, creation, and maintenance of a welcoming, safe, caring, stable and therapeutic environment.

Advocate for the rights and responsibilities of each young person while promoting physical, emotional, social, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual wellbeing.

Ensure that young people are not subjected to any forms of abuse and report any concerns according to policy and procedures.

Supervise outings from the home and undertake daily household activities such as cooking and cleaning, as part of positive modelling.

Actively participate in working within the Model of Therapeutic Care.

Be physically able to support with challenging behaviours when needed.

Provide emotional support during difficult or stressful times and encourage young people's participation in care planning, placement planning, decision-making and service delivery.

Integrate understanding of youth trauma and past experiences into practice through specialised training such as Developmental Trauma and Attachment from the Therapeutic Support Team.

Collaborate with support networks, including social workers and educators, guardians and family members.

Collaborate effectively within a team, engaging in regular communication through daily handovers, team meetings, and various reviews and planning sessions. Give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers.

Maintain consistency in execution of childcare plans.

Complete and maintain accurate records and reports for each young person in line with statutory requirements and Ashdale Care policies and procedures.

Take on key worker duties including the handling of daily petty cash, accurately documenting receipts, securely storing money and valuable items and serving as a primary point of contact for professionals/family/young person.

Contribute to community engagement and agency partnerships to enrich residents' experiences and opportunities.

This role involves sleepover shifts.

What you will get in return

Competitive pay scales starting at €33,230 based on experience plus sleep allowances €13.50 per hour equalling approximately €8000 euro a year.

Annual Pay Review

Income Protection

Enhanced maternity/ paternity leave cover

Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive annual leave entitlements with increases for long service

Employee Pension Scheme

Sick Pay

Accelerated Social Care Leader Programme

Management Training Programme

Education Assistance Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland

Support shifts: 8- 10 hour shift e.g. 10am-8pm or 12pm-10am.

• Sector:

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years):
• Minimum Qualification:Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree)

• Ability Skills:Administration, Personal/Social Care
• Competency Skills:Collaboration, Problem Solving
• Driving Licence:Full B