Residential Social Care Worker

Overview

Residential Social Care Worker role at Ashdale Care (Ireland), located in the Emyvale Area.

We care for young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs and aim to provide a safe, nurturing environment to support their development.

Job Description

Location: Ashdale Care, Emyvale Area

Residential Care Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment? Join our team at Ashdale Care (Ireland), on our journey to transform the lives of young people with complex, emotional and behavioural needs.

No two days are the same; this role is flexible and guided by principles rather than strict limitations. It will be reviewed periodically to align with organizational needs.

Job Purpose

You will be part of a unique team who will work together to facilitate excellent practice and be part of rebuilding children's lives. Our vision is for every young person who lives with us to experience a safe, happy and nurturing present and a future filled with hope and optimism.

About The Role

• Cultivate genuine and caring connections with the young people, interact with the young people and their families with dignity and respect, promoting 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 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 handling daily petty cash, documenting receipts, securely storing money and valuable items, and serving as a primary contact for professionals/family/young person.
• Contribute to community engagement and agency partnerships to enrich residents' experiences and opportunities.
• This role involves sleepover shifts.

Benefits

• Competitive pay scales starting at €32,739 based on experience plus sleep allowances of €13.50 per hour
• 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
• 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-10pm)
• 18 hour Sleep in shift (Late Early): Start at 10am-12am. Sleep in the home 12am-7am. Finishing the shift 7am-11am. Paid a separate hourly rate for the sleep-in hours in addition to contracted hours.

Skills & Qualifications
Required Criteria

• Ability to work in regulated activity, care for and supervise young persons
• Full clean driving license
• Flexible – willing and able to adapt to changing circumstances, shift patterns and expectations
• Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following: Social Care, Social Work, Health and Social Care, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Youth & Community Teaching, Nursing, Social Science, Addiction Counselling, Counselling / Psychotherapy, Family Support, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Early Years Care

Desired Criteria

• Level 8 qualification (Honours degree) or above in Psychology

Closing Date

Friday 31 October 2025

Contract Type

Full-time

Salary

Starting from €32,739 yearly

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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