Multiple locations
Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan; Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
Application Details
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Job Description
Residential Care Worker
* Cultivate 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 €33,230 based on experience plus sleep allowances €13.50 per hour equalling approximately €8,000 euro a 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
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Sick Pay
* Accelerated Social Care Leader Programme
* Management Training Programme
* 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-10pm. 18 hour Sleep in shift (Late Early, 18hr)
Career Level
* Not Required
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0
* Minimum Qualification: Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree)
Desirable
* Ability Skills: Administration, Personal/Social Care
* Competency Skills: Collaboration, Problem Solving
* Driving Licence: Full B
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