Overview
TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting Social Care Workers and a Social Care Leaders on behalf of a mainstream residential service in Wicklow, Wexford and Carlow.
Locations
* New Ross, Wexford – Social Care Leader and Social Care Worker required
* Moneybeg, Carlow - Social Care Workers
* Avoca, Wicklow - Social Care Worker
About the service
This service provides support and services to children and young people coming from challenging backgrounds.
Contract and shifts
All positions are full time permanent contracts.
Shifts patterns are either 2 x 24 hour shifts or 3 x 16 hour shifts.
Salary
1. Social care Workers: SCW tier 1 – €37,440 (€15.00 per hour)
2. SCW tier 2 – €39,811 (€15.95 per hour)
3. SCW tier 3 – €41,184 (€16.50 per hour)
1. Social Care Leaders: SCL tier 1 – €42,432 (€17.00 per hour)
2. SCL Tier 2 – €44,304 (€17.75 per hour)
3. SCL Tier 3 – €46,176 (€18.50 per hour)
Social Care Leader requirements
* Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant related qualification.
* Relevant qualifications include: Psychology (Level 8), Level 7 in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling/Psychotherapy, Addiction Counselling, Youth and Community Work, Social Sciences/Social Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Early Years Care (for U12 centres), BA Applied Policing, Higher Certificate in Custodial Care, Teaching, and Nursing.
* Driving License: A full, clean, manual driving license valid in Ireland.
* Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Teamwork Knowledge: Understanding of the key elements of effective teamwork.
* Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres.
* Behavioural Experience: Experience working with teenagers with challenging behaviours.
* Team Experience: Experience working within a team.
* Therapeutic Crisis Intervention: Experience working in services where Therapeutic Crisis Intervention is used.
* Social Care Experience: Minimum of 2 years relevant experience, including 2 years at a social care grade working with children/young persons.
Social Care Worker requirements
* A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field.*
Relevant alternative qualifications include:
* Level 8 in Psychology
* Level 7 in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling/Psychotherapy, Addiction Counselling, Youth and Community Work, Social Sciences/Social Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Early Years Care (for U12 centres), BA Applied Policing, Higher Certificate in Custodial Care, Teaching, and Nursing.
Other Requirements
* A full, clean manual driving license is valid in Ireland.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of effective teamwork.
* Familiarity with the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centers.
* Experience working with teenagers exhibiting challenging behaviour.
Benefits
* Career progression
* Free core professional training
* 5 x length of service Increment for childcare staff
* Pension scheme
* Educational Assistant fund
* Employee assistance programme
* Tax saver commuter scheme
* Annual appraisals and talent recognition
* Entertainment and team days
For more information call Louise on 0876845076 or click APPLY with your up to date CV and await a confidential call back
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