Residential Social Care Worker

3 weeks ago

Louth, Ireland Ashdale Care Ireland Full time
Job Description

POST: Residential Social Care Worker

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Operations Manager

REPORTS TO: Home Manager/Deputy Home Manager

Ashdale Care Ireland is the leading provider of therapeutic residential care for children in Ireland. Join our expanding team as we continue to grow every day We have an exciting opportunity for a 'Residential Social Care Worker' .

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 Care Workers must practice in accordance with relevant childcare legislation, national standards, and Ashdale Care (Ireland) Ltd Policies and Procedures.  

About The Role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

▪ To develop appropriate professional relationships with children and parent/carers  

▪ To assist in the day-to-day care and supervision of children and young people within the home including en gaging with them in activities such as housework, maintenance of clothing, cooking and personal care.  

▪ To assist with the supervision and purchase of clothing for young people, the care of furnishings and house hold equipment and undertake household and domestic duties which are appropriate to the care of young  people.  

▪ To accompany the children and young people, when necessary, to places of worship; holidays; outings and  on other occasions.  

▪ To contribute to the development of the young people, through the promotion & provision of a healthy life style.  

▪ To assist in facilitating personal education plans for young people and ensure that recreational and leisure  activities are organised as required.  

▪ To support the young person’s development in both personal and social skills.  

▪ To be sensitive to the needs of individual children/young people, taking account of race, culture, language,  and religion  

▪ To initiate and maintain appropriate contact with parents/carers, teachers and other professional staff and  agencies acting in the best interests of the children/young people always.  

▪ Establish and maintain contact with the local community and thereby facilitate the involvement of the young  people in outside activities.  

▪ To contribute to the multi-disciplinary assessment of resident needs and the development of appropriate  care plans to meet such needs 

▪ To support key workers in their work with individual children and where appropriate to undertake key  worker responsibilities. 

▪ To contribute to and participate in team meetings, core group meetings, Care planning meetings/ Looked  After Review meetings and other meetings as required.  

▪ Participate, as appropriate, in implementing the care plan and placement plan for each child and young per son in the home.  

▪ Contribute to the maintenance of appropriate records particularly those detailing observations and/or as sessment of the children/young person and those required to comply with statutory requirements and  Ashdale Care (Ireland) policies and procedures.  

▪ Undertake duties in connection with the proper receipt, recording and safe keeping of monies and valuables  within the home.  

▪ To share relevant information with colleagues and managers e.g. at changeover, and team meetings.  

▪ To inform line managers of any matters of concern in relation to the welfare of the children/young people  including any concerns regarding the behaviour or practice of other staff.  

▪ To be aware of Health and Safety at Work requirements as they pertain to this post and comply with Ashdale  Care (Ireland) policies and procedures.  

▪ To participate in formal supervision in accordance with Ashdale Care (Ireland) &supervision policy.  ▪ To maintain confidentiality in respect of staff and children/young people always.  

▪ To participate in staff training programmes as appropriate.  

▪ To undertake ‘sleeping in’ duties as required.  

This role involves shift work. Shifts are as follows: 

• Support shifts: 8- 10 hour shift e.g. 10am-8pm or 12pm-10am. 

• 18 hour Sleep in shift (Late Early, 18hr): 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 your contracted hours. 

WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN

Competitive Pay scales for Residential Social Care Workers, starting in excess of €32,255 plus a sleep in allowance, bringing the total package up to €40,255.

As well as competitive pay scales, our benefits package includes:

  • Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external

  • Income protection

  • Competitive Annual Leave entitlements

  • Employee Pension Scheme

  • Accelerated Social Care Leader Programme

  • Management Training Programme

  • Annual Appraisals

  • Annual Pay Review

  • Staff Care

  • First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland

Skills Needed

About The Company

Ashdale Care is the leading provider of enhanced and specialised therapeutic residential care for children and young people in Ireland. We care for young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs who cannot be adequately cared for in a mainstream setting.

For over 20 years our focus has always been ‘putting the child first’. Our child-centric ethos consists of compassionate and industry-leading therapeutic care. This is delivered by a skilled in-house team which includes therapists, psychologists, teachers and creative art therapists for the most comprehensive support possible.

We provide a range of essential services for children and young people such as sensory integration, therapy, outdoor activities, education and so much more.

Company Culture

Our core goal is to allow children to create relationships, develop life skills and give them a safe place to grow.

We define ourselves by the care we give to everybody at Ashdale Care. We provide an abundance of training opportunities to all those on the Ashdale Care team. You will have every opportunity to grow in your role, and we reward and recognise hard work and dedication through career progression.

Our commitment to transforming lives is a mission that our team members contribute to daily and a role they are fully supported in.

Desired Criteria

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 Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy Youth & Community Teaching Nursing Social Science Addiction Counselling Counselling / Psychotherapy Family Support Disability Studies Applied Behavioural Analysis Early Years Care
  • Level 8 qualification (Honours degree) or above in Psychology
  • Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service)

Closing DateSaturday 30th November, 2024

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