Job Description
Location:
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 fantastic 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.
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 € €36310 based on experience plus sleep allowances of up-to €9000 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
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.
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.
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
Closing DateFriday 27th February, 2026
Contract Typefulltime
SalaryFrom €30,990.00 Yearly to €36,310.00 Yearly