Residential Support Worker

Overview

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Ashdale Care provide residential homes situated in peaceful, countryside locations. We are expanding our Ashdale family and we have an exciting opportunity for a Residential Support Worker to join our team.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Regional Manager

REPORTS TO: Home Manager/Deputy Home Manager

Job Purpose

To work as a member of a residential team to create a safe and caring environment which meets the individual and group needs of the children who live there. Residential Support Workers must practice in accordance with relevant childcare legislation, national standards, and Ashdale Care (Ireland) Ltd Policies and Procedures.

About The Role

ACultivate 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 €30,990 - €36,310 based on experience plus sleep allowances of up-to €9,000 per 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
• Sick Pay
• Education Assistance Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland

Skills and Qualifications

Required Criteria

• Minimum Level 5 Qualification in a Relevant Discipline
• Ability to work in regulated activity, care for and supervise young persons
• Flexible – willing and able to adapt to changing circumstances, shift patterns and expectations
• Full clean driving license

Desired Criteria

• Two years experience working in a residential setting

Details

• Closing Date: Friday 31st October, 2025
• Contract Type: fulltime
• Salary: Starting from €30,990.00 Yearly

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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