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Limerick: Social Care Worker - Separated Children
Harmony Care is recruiting for a Social Care Worker for a new/ existing service to work with XXX
Location: Limerick (Castletroy) Hours: Full-timeReports To: Centre Manager
About Us
At Harmony we focus on the care, safety and protection of our children. Our incredible team ensures that each individual child's goals and potential are fully supported, nurtured and given every opportunity to grow, make mistakes, have positive experiences, learn new skills and most importantly, develop a sense of safety and security. We strongly believe that a child-centred approach, focused on relationships and empathy, positively promotes the wellbeing of our children. Harmony maintains stability, ensures reliability and inspires hope by consistently upholding the highest standards in children's residential services. Harmony is a regulated and approved provider of children's residential services, operating under contract with Tusla.
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Important Information
Location: Headquarters, Harmony Residential Care, Portlaoise, Ireland, Co. Laois, R32
Date Posted: 8th July 2025
Closing Date: 22nd July 2025
Industry: Social Care
Job Type: Full time
Salary: From €34,944.00 Yearly to €39,936.00 Yearly
About The Role
About the Role
As a Social Care Worker at Harmony Care, you will be at the heart of creating positive outcomes for children and young people in care. You will provide direct care, support their emotional and developmental needs, and help implement individual Care Plans/Placement Plans. This is a highly rewarding role for individuals who are compassionate, resilient, and committed to making a difference in the lives of young people.
Principal Responsibilities
Policy and Procedures
- Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures.
- Maintain a strong understanding of the Safety Statement and associated Health and Safety Risk Assessments.
- Ensure the Health and Safety of young people, team members, and visitors through thorough oversight of the premises.
- Report any health and safety concerns immediately to the Health and Safety Rep or Centre Manager.
- Support the development of Harmony Care's policies, procedures, and best practices within a homely environment.
- Build therapeutic, professional, and caring relationships with children in your care.
- Ensure that children's physical, psychological, social, and emotional needs are met in accordance with the Child Care Act, 1991.
- Facilitate family time and support education, training, and employment in line with each child's Care Plan/Placement Plan.
- Promote the holistic needs of children, including their social, recreational, medical, dietary, and religious requirements.
- Enable and encourage children to participate in decisions affecting their lives.
- As a keyworker, you will collaborated with young people to implement individual care plans and/or placement plans effectively.
- Respond to risks using the risk management framework in place.
- Attend Child in Care Reviews/ Placement Planning meetings and other relevant meetings to advocate for the child's needs.
- Fulfill specific duties assigned by management, such as keyworker or health and safety representative roles.
- Attend team meetings and professional training sessions.
- Foster collaborative working relationships with external professionals and agencies.
- Support the Centre during inspections and audits.
- Maintain effective self-care practices and encourage the same among colleagues.
- Engage in ongoing training opportunities provided by the Organisation.
- Take responsibility for your personal training and development plan.
- Fulfill duties as a mandated person and report child protection concerns to Tusla immediately.
- Notify the Designated Liaison Person (DLP) of any safeguarding concerns.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the Organisation's Child Safeguarding Statement and associated risk management plans.
- Assist with household duties and meal preparation, involving the children when appropriate.
- Reconcile petty cash and maintain accurate records and reports.
- Complete daily recording systems and ensure effective handovers.
- Represent Harmony Residential Care professionally in all interactions.
- Comprehensive Induction: Two and a half day induction followed by a 6-month employee development programme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24/7 support for team members and their families/partners.
- Annual Leave: 192 hours per annum, plus bank holiday entitlements.
- Supervision and Professional Development: Structured supervision and career progression opportunities.
- Complimentary Training: Paid core professional training to enhance your skillset.
- Full Pay for Sleeping Hours: Sleeping hours may be included in your working week.
- Employee Wellbeing Focus: Designated Mental Health Officers in every Centre and regular Social Days planned by the team.
- Be part of a dedicated team making a difference in children's lives.
- Work in a supportive, nurturing, and professional environment.
- Develop your career with professional training and progression opportunities.
- Access a comprehensive range of benefits and wellbeing supports.
Required criteria
- BA in Applied Social Care Work (level 7/8) or equivalent
- A full clean Driving Licence
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