Social Care Worker

2 weeks ago

Louth, Ireland Daffodil Care Services Full time
Job Title: Social Care Professionals

Daffodil Care Services is recruiting Social Care Workers and Relief Social Care Workers for our new mainstream residential care service located between Kells and Navan, Co. Meath.

We welcome applications from both new graduates and experienced professionals in social care and related fields.

About Us

Daffodil Care Services is one of Ireland's leading social care providers, offering services such as residential care, aftercare, and community outreach to support young people and their families.

Role Overview

As part of this new team, working alongside the Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders, you will provide high-quality social care in a safe, caring, and stabilizing environment for vulnerable young people aged 12-17. You will contribute to delivering individualized daily activities within the residential setting. This role is ideal for energetic, creative, and versatile social care professionals passionate about working with youth.

What We Offer
  1. Competitive starting salary for Social Care Workers: €39,567 - €42,895 annually, inclusive of sleeping time and premiums.
  2. Incremental salary scale.
  3. Typical schedule: 2 x twenty-four-hour shifts per week.
Employee Benefits
  • Paid core training allowance.
  • Health insurance scheme.
  • Maternity cover.
  • Life assurance.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Employee discount scheme.
  • Access to additional professional training (e.g., Leadership & Management in Social Care, Professional Supervision Skills) offered by SCTI and Social Care Training Ireland.
  • Education assistance grants.
  • Professional career development programs.
  • Team-building activities.
  • Company social events and away days.
  • Refer a Friend bonus.
Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should hold social care-related qualifications at Level 7 or Level 8 (Ireland and internationally). Suitable qualifications include:

  • 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 (excluding 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 (for centers catering to children under 12).
  • BA in Applied Policing or equivalent.
  • Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent.

Alternatively, candidates with a QQI Level 6 qualification and at least 2 years' experience working with children and young people in a social care setting are encouraged to apply. Social Care Leaders must also have 2 years' experience in a similar setting.

Mandatory Requirements

A full Irish driver's license is required for this position.

Our Commitment

At Daffodil Care Services, we prioritize the professional and personal development of our team members. We invest significantly in our staff, supporting their growth and ensuring positive outcomes for our service users through our ethos and therapeutic approach.

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