We are recruiting for a Social Care Worker position, offering an excellent opportunity to become part of a residential children's service team. As a Social Care Worker, you will provide nurturing care, protection, and encouragement to vulnerable or dependent young individuals. This role involves serving as a key support figure, providing support to young people who have experienced trauma, and advocating for their rights and needs.
Job Requirements:
* Serve as a key support figure for individual young people
* Support young individuals who have experienced trauma or exhibit challenging behaviour
* Advocate for the social work, aftercare, education, training, and legal rights of young individuals.
* Foster the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of each young person under our care.
* Uphold the rights and responsibilities of every young person within our service.
* Communicate with parents, family members, general services, and other agencies on behalf of the young person.
* Maintain accurate records related to the residential unit and individual young people in compliance with legal requirements and health and safety regulations.
* Encourage the active involvement of young people in decision-making processes concerning their lives, both individually and collectively.
* Attend and actively contribute to team, review, and agency meetings as necessary.
* Fulfil other reasonable duties as assigned in consultation with the manager and deputy manager.
* Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Welfare at Work regulations and promptly report any concerns to management.
Preferred Qualifications:
* A Third level Degree in Social Care or equivalent
* Demonstrated hands-on experience in a social care environment at a professional level or equivalent.
* Working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection
* Experience of key working, assessments, and care planning.
* Experience in providing assistance to marginalized clients or groups, particularly adolescents
* Full clean driving license is required
* Agree to participate in a 7-day, 24-hour shift roster including Nights and 12 hour shifts