Residential Childcare Specialist

Job Title: Social Care Worker
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Social Care Worker to join our team in a Residential Special Care Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to children and young people, working closely with families and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes.

As a Social Care Worker, you will be part of a dynamic and dedicated team, contributing to the development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans, promoting the rights and responsibilities of each child/young person, and ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and religious welfare.

Main Responsibilities:

• To participate in the development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans.
• To promote the rights and responsibilities of each child/young person.
• To promote physical, emotional, social, and religious welfare of each young person in care.
• To encourage attendance at school, training centers, medical, and clinical appointments.
• To be responsible for the organisation of personal documents, arrangements, information, and finance on behalf of the young person.
• To liaise with the parent, family, general services, and other agencies on behalf of the young person.
• To attend meetings in relation to the care and developments of the young person.
• To engage in age-appropriate play and other activities with each child/young person within the center.
• To engage in physical intervention and/or restraint which is in keeping with local policies and procedures.

Household Activities:

• To prepare and provide, in conjunction with the young people, well-balanced meals of high quality.
• To undertake various aspects of home management including the household budget, upkeep, and cleaning.

Administration and Accountability:

• To attend team meetings and report to the Social Care Leader/Manager on matters affecting the delivery of service.
• To be accountable for any money spent on behalf of the Child and Family Agency during the course of duty.
• To make written and verbal reports to the Social Care Leader/Manager on a regular basis on the progress of development of the young person.
• Reporting and recording any incidents, however minor, that may happen to the young person or are caused by them.
• The supervision of students as appropriate/required under the direction of the Social Care Manager.
• To be familiar with emergency procedures and know who to contact in an emergency.
• To work as a member of a team.
• To keep abreast of current legislation and current professional child care knowledge.
• To implement the Child and Family Agency's procedures and policies.
• To undertake ongoing professional training and development.
• To attend regular supervision with the Social Care Leader/Manager.
• To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Health & Safety:

• Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service, for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
• To support, promote, and actively participate in sustainable energy, water, and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low-carbon, and efficient health service.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU.

Benefits:

• This is a full-time temporary contract, on a long-term basis, with a 39-hour week applicable to the standard pay scale, with related premiums.

Work Schedule:

• 12-hour shift
• 8-hour shift

Work Location:

• In-person

Skill Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Arts (Applied) in Social Care Practice
• Hold a CORU-approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration
• Degree in Social Science (minimum Level 7)
• Youth and Community Work qualification BA (Hons) Youth and Community Development
• Addiction Studies (Level 7)
• BA (Hons) Counselling and Addiction Studies
• Disability Diploma (Primary Care)
• BA (Hons) Psychology

About This Role:

We are looking for an experienced and skilled individual who can demonstrate their ability to work effectively as a member of a team, contributing to the development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans, promoting the rights and responsibilities of each child/young person, and ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and religious welfare.

This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. If you have a passion for working with children and young people and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support, we would love to hear from you.

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