Job Description
As a Social Care Worker at Harmony Care, you will be at the heart of creating positive outcomes for children and young people in care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide direct care and support the emotional and developmental needs of children
* Implement individual Care Plans and Placement Plans
* Build therapeutic, professional, and caring relationships with children
* Promote the holistic needs of children, including their social, recreational, medical, dietary, and religious requirements
* Enable and encourage children to participate in decisions affecting their lives
Requirements:
* Experience working with children or young people desirable
* Full driving license desirable
Qualifications:
* QQI Level 8 in Social Care
* QQI Level 7 in Social Care
* 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 (Not TEFL)
* Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
* QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
* QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
* QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years
* BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
* Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
* No qualification or non-relevant qualification but holder of CORU registration as a Social Care worker
* Students in year 4 of a level 8 programme leading to a recognised social care qualification where they have successfully completed the 3rd year of their programme and hold an equivalent social care / pedagogy qualification from another
About Harmony Care
We focus on the care, safety, and protection of our children. Our teams ensure that each child's goals and potential are fully supported, nurtured, and given every opportunity to grow, make mistakes, have positive experiences, learn new skills, and develop a sense of safety and security.
Benefits:
* Comprehensive Induction: Two-and-a-half-day induction followed by a 6-month employee development programme
* Monthly Team Meetings with Psychotherapist: The psychotherapist will aid team members gain a deeper insight into any issues they face when working with young people with complex needs
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24/7 support for team members and their families/partners
* Annual Leave: 192 hours per annum, plus bank holiday entitlements
* Supervision and Professional Development: Structured supervision and career progression opportunities
* Complimentary Training: Paid core professional training to enhance your skillset
* Full Rate of Pay for Sleeping Hours: Sleeping hours may be included in your working week
* Employee Wellbeing Focus: Designated Mental Health Officers in every Centre and regular Social Days planned by the team