About Harmony
We focus on the care, safety and protection of our children.
Our incredible teams ensure that each individual child's goals and potential are fully supported, nurtured and given every opportunity to grow, make mistakes, have positive experiences, learn new skills and most importantly, develop a sense of safety and security.
We strongly believe that a child-centred approach, focused on relationships and empathy, positively promotes the wellbeing of our children.
Role Overview
As a Social Care Worker at Harmony Care, you will be at the heart of creating positive outcomes for children and young people in care.
You will provide direct care, support their emotional and developmental needs, and help implement individual Care Plans and Placement Plans.
Key Responsibilities
* Policy and Procedures: Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures, maintain a strong understanding of the Safety Statement and associated Health and Safety Risk Assessments, ensure the Health and Safety of young people, team members, and visitors through thorough oversight of the premises.
* Care of the Children/Young Adults: Build therapeutic, professional, and caring relationships with children in your care, ensure that children's physical, psychological, social, and emotional needs are met in accordance with the Child Care Act, 1991, facilitate family time and support education, training, and employment in line with each child's Care Plan.
* Teamwork and Professional Engagement: Fulfill specific duties assigned by management, attend team meetings and professional training sessions, foster collaborative working relationships with external professionals and agencies, support the Centre during inspections and audits.
* Safeguarding: Fulfill duties as a mandated person, report child protection concerns to Tusla immediately, notify the Designated Liaison Person (DLP) of any safeguarding concerns, maintain a thorough understanding of the Organisation's Child Safeguarding Statement and associated risk management plans.
Benefits
* Comprehensive Induction: Two-and-a-half-day induction followed by a 6-month employee development programme.
* Monthly Team Meetings with Psychotherapist: The psychotherapist will aid team members gain a deeper insight into any issues they face (as an individual or as a team) when working with young people with complex needs.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24/7 support for team members and their families/partners.
* Annual Leave: 192 hours per annum, plus bank holiday entitlements.
* Supervision and Professional Development: Structured supervision and career progression opportunities.
* Complimentary Training: Paid core professional training to enhance your skillset.
* Full Rate of Pay for Sleeping Hours: Sleeping hours may be included in your working week.
* Employee Wellbeing Focus: Designated Mental Health Officers in every Centre and regular Social Days planned by the team.