Residential Social Care Worker Job Description
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.
A key aspect of this role is contributing to the promotion, creation, and maintenance of a welcoming, safe, caring, stable, and therapeutic environment.
We are looking for an individual who can advocate for the rights and responsibilities of each young person while promoting physical, emotional, social, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual wellbeing.
Educational background in childcare or a related field is desirable. Experience working with vulnerable children or individuals with complex needs is also highly valued.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Experience in residential childcare or youth work
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Degree in Childcare or related field (desirable)
Benefits:
* Competitive pay scales starting at €32,739 based on experience
* Sleep allowances up to €9,000
* Annual Pay Review
* Income Protection
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave cover
Others:
This role involves sleepover shifts. You will be required to provide emotional support during difficult or stressful times and encourage young people's participation in care planning, placement planning, decision-making, and service delivery.
You will need to be physically able to support challenging behaviours when needed.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.