Daffodil Care Services are currently hiring Social Care Workers for our mainstream service in Kilteel, Naas, Co. Kildare.
We welcome applications from both new graduates and experienced professionals in social care and related fields.
Who We Are -
Daffodil Care Services is one of Ireland's leading social care service providers, currently offering a range of services to meet the needs of young people and their families. These include registered residential, aftercare services, and community outreach.
As part of this new team, working in collaboration with the Centre Manager and Deputy Social Care Manager, you will be responsible for providing high-quality social care and a safe, caring, and stabilizing environment for vulnerable young people aged between 12-17 years. You will play a key role in delivering individualized day-to-day activities in the residential service.
This rewarding role suits energetic, creative, and versatile social care professionals passionate about working with young people.
What We Can Offer You:
* Attractive starting salary package of €39,567 - €42,895 annually, inclusive of sleeping time and premiums.
* Incremental salary scale.
* Typical schedule of 2 x 24-hour shifts per week.
Employee Benefits:
* Paid core training allowance.
* Health Insurance Scheme.
* Maternity Cover.
* Life Assurance.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Employee Discount Scheme.
* Free access to additional professional training offered by SCTI, Social Care Training Ireland, such as Leadership & Management in Social Care, Professional Supervision Skills.
* Education Assistance Grants.
* Professional Career Development programme.
* Team Building Activities.
* Company Social Events & away days.
* Refer a Friend Bonus.
Qualifications & Experience:
Candidates with a variety of social care-related qualifications from Level 6, Level 7, or Level 8 achieved in Ireland and internationally are invited to apply.
Qualifications (degree) or above in one of the following:
* 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 Behavioral Analysis.
* QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care (for centres catering to children under 12 years).
* BA in Applied Policing or equivalent.
* Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent.
* Non-relevant qualification but holder of CORU registration as a Social Care worker.
Social Care workers and leaders are required to have a full driver's license before commencement.
At Daffodil Care Services, we promote professional and personal development, investing significantly in our team members to enhance their skills and improve outcomes for service users.
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