Avonbridge Care are currently recruiting for Team leader and Social Care Worker positions within our Separated Children Seeking International Protection (SCSIP) Centre in South Dublin. Applications are open to both graduates and experienced professionals. We are looking for both Team Leaders and Social care workers if you have these experiences and qualifications send on your CV today
About Us:
Avonbridge Care is an Irish owned company committed to providing exceptional children's residential services, tailored to the diverse requirements of each young person we support. This is grounded in the belief that all young people arriving in Ireland deserve to be supported within a safe environment. Our culture is built upon the core values of respect, honesty, inclusion, and individuality, where every person's strengths are acknowledged and fostered.
Key responsibilities:
Trauma Informed Care and Development
· Provide safe, nurturing, and trauma informed care to meet the emotional, physical, and psychological needs of each young person.
· Act as a positive, consistent adult presence, developing and maintaining trusting relationships.
· Promote positive attachments and actively support engagement in educational, vocational, and recreational activities.
· Coach and mentor young people in the development of independent living skills (e.g., budgeting, household management, cooking)
Safeguarding and Protection
· Uphold the highest standards of child protection, adhering to Children First and national safeguarding protocols.
· Maintain vigilance for signs of abuse or neglect, accurately documenting and reporting child protection and welfare concerns in a timely manner.
· Ensure high levels of supervision and maintain a secure, risk-assessed, and homely living environment.
Professional Practice and Collaboration
· Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (social workers, psychologists, teachers) to implement and review individual care plans and positive behaviour strategies.
· Maintain accurate, factual records (logs, notes, incident reports) ensuring regulatory compliance.
· Liaise effectively with external professionals, emergency services, and the on-call support as required.
· Actively and meaningfully participate in team meetings, supervision, and mandatory training.
Rights and Environment
· Respect and uphold the dignity and human rights of every young person, ensuring their participation and involvement in decisions regarding their care.
· Implement an inclusive practice, respecting and valuing diverse backgrounds, cultures, and identities.
· Support the young person in maintaining a clean, tidy, and hygienic living space, promoting shared responsibility for household tasks.
· Be accountable for professional conduct and demonstrate flexibility to ensure adequate service cover and delivery.
Employee Benefits:
Competitive Pay Scales from €15.78 for Residential Social Care Workers.
ANNUAL LEAVE
Paid core training allowance
State Maternity Cover
Education Assistance
Team building activities, Company social events & away days
Qualifications & Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of:
QQI Level 7 in Social Care
QQI Level 7 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
Must be CORU registered
Desirable Criteria
Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a Social Care Setting.
Experience in supporting vulnerable young people with a trauma-informed approach
Knowledge and experience of implementing National Standards for Children's Residential Centres
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €15.78 per hour
Work Location: In person