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Misty Croft is excited to announce the opening of a new residential service and is currently recruiting Relief Social Care Workers for their Separated Children Seeking International Protection Centre based in Annestown, Co. Waterford.
Who We Are -
Misty Croft was established to provide high-quality residential and ancillary services to young people, specifically those seeking international protection. We are committed to working intensively with young people and their support networks through a clearly defined model of care, where reflective practice is at the core of all engagements.
We promote the values of therapeutic child and youth care engagement in a safe environment, placing the young person at the centre of all planning, activities, decision-making, interventions, and review processes.
Separated children seeking international protection are under 18, outside their country of origin, and may need international protection. They are often separated from their parents or legal/cultural caregivers and may have experienced significant trauma and high vulnerability.
As a Relief Social Care Worker, working as part of a team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day activities in the residential centre. You will collaborate closely with the Social Care Team Leader and Social Care Manager to create and maintain a warm, accepting, and secure environment for the young people, playing a key role in delivering the highest standard of therapeutic residential services.
What We Can Offer You:
* A combination of shift patterns, including 24-hour shifts and 12-hour shifts.
* Continued professional development opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience
We invite candidates with a variety of social care-related qualifications from Level 7 or Level 8 achieved in Ireland and internationally to apply. Qualifications include:
* QQI Level 8 in Psychology
* QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
* QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy
* QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
* QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
* QQI Level 7 in Social Science/Social Studies
* QQI Level 7 in Family Support
* Professional Qualification in Teaching (excluding TEFL)
* Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
* QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
* QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
* BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
* Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
Alternatively, a QQI Level 6 qualification with at least 2 years' experience working with children and young people in a social care setting is acceptable.
Additional requirements include knowledge of child safeguarding, relevant childcare legislation, national standards for children's residential centres, good report writing skills, and experience working with culturally diverse backgrounds. A full driving license is also required.
At Misty Croft, we promote professional and personal development, investing significantly in our team members to enhance outcomes for our service users.
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