OverviewLocation: On site / Bray, Co. Wicklow, IrelandJob type: Permanent / Full or Part-timeSector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social WorkerHourly Salary Range: from €15.00 to €19.86Job Title: Social Care WorkerPurpose of RoleAftercare services are support services that build on and support the work undertaken by foster carers, social workers and residential workers in preparing young people for adulthood. The company has vacancies in aftercare, transitional care and outreach work with young people/vulnerable adults in the community living independently or in Family/Foster Care Settings.The CompanyBarróg Healthcare is a small private health & social care company based in Dublin with services nationwide, providing residential care and day packages to enable people who need support across mental health, disability, aftercare, transitional and mainstream social care. We aim to support and champion both service users and staff and welcome applications from those who would be a good fit within our organisation. The right candidate will strive to enhance the lives of individuals by promoting community inclusion and equal citizenship.Salary: €15 to €19.86 hourlyJob Type: Full time, Part timeWorking Hours: 12 hour day shifts (10 am to 10 pm), 24 hour shifts (10 am to next day 10 am). Flexibility for shift work may be required due to the 24/7 nature of the role.Reporting Relationship: This post will report to the Aftercare coordinatorEmployer: Barróg HealthcareVetting: All applicants will be subject to reference checks, Garda Vetting and a request to provide security clearance from any country in which they resided for more than 6 months after their 16th birthday.Qualifications & RequirementsOne year of experience in a healthcare or disability support setting.For Social Care Worker role a minimum of a B.A. in Social Care, QQI Level 7 PLUS registration as a Social Care Worker with CORU by Nov 2025 is required.All applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:National Diploma in Childcare, QQI (formerly HETAC/DIT)National Diploma in Applied Social Care Studies, QQI (formerly HETAC)/DITDiploma in Social Care, QQI (formerly HETAC)/DITDiploma in Applied Social Studies/Social Care, DITBA (Ordinary Degree) in Social Care Practice (Level 7 QQI)Open Training College National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disability)Equivalent qualification recognized by regulatory bodiesAll applicants must be CORU registered or have their application in process.Preferred AttributesFull clean driver’s licenseOne year of experience in a social care settingExperience/knowledge of report writing and client support plansExperience working with service users with challenging behaviour and mental healthCandidate Skills / ExperienceAbility to support clients in a non-judgemental way from a trauma-informed perspectiveAbility to prevent and manage challenging behaviourAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a teamComfortable with information technology and reportingMain Duties / ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement Care/Placement plans and ensure recording of samePromote the rights and responsibilities of each clientEncourage attendance at school, training, medical and clinical appointmentsLiaise with parents, family, general services and other agenciesWork with Management Team direction and Barróg Healthcare policiesPrepare and provide well-balanced meals and assist with home managementAttend staff meetings and contribute to care plan progressionReport to Service Manager/Team Leader on progress and developmentRecord incidents and emergency procedures as requiredMaintain current knowledge of legislation and professional childcare practicesUndertake ongoing professional training and developmentAttend supervision and participate in professional meetingsPerform other duties as assigned by ManagementThe above job description is not exhaustive and may be amended as required.Apply for this positionTo apply, please provide required information in the application form and ensure CORU registration status is indicated where applicable.
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