Company Description
DMC Children Services has committed to providing exceptional residential care for teenagers aged 13 to 17.
Our experienced, family-run organization operates four centers across Louth, Monaghan, Sligo and Meath counties, in addition to our Donegal headquarters.
Our mission is to deliver high-quality children's social services that meet the unique needs of each young person we serve. We strive to create a supportive environment that fosters growth, resilience, and well-being, ensuring every child feels valued and empowered.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role located in Co. Monaghan for Social Care workers at DMC Children's Services. The role of the Social Care Worker is to work directly with children while contributing to the day-to-day running of the residential centre. They will retain an integral practice role and ensure that the highest quality of care is provided to young people. The role will also require administrative duties as well as responsibilities pertaining to the progression, practice and implementation of Placement Plan objectives for young people, ensuring that they are receiving the agreed quality and quantity services.
Full job description will be provided prior to interview.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary of €35000- €39000 euro a year depending on experience, with a further €4800- €5200 extra a year when working a 24hr shift rota.
* Increments of €1000 a year
* Access to company pension scheme following 6 month probation period
* Annual leave of 21 days a year which increases in line with years service, alongside bank holidays
* Maternity package following 2 years of services which starts at 50% of salary covered, In year 3 and 4 of service 75% of salary covered with full salary covered after 5 years of service.
* In house training and external training covered by organisation.
Desirable Qualifications
* Ability to coordinate with parents and guardians
* Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
* Ability to develop and implement developmental programs
* First aid certification is a plus
* Proficiency in using management software
Essential Qualifications
* Third level qualification in social care is desirable, however other qualification are accepted.
(For list of accepted qualification see below)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Other accepted qualifications
• 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 Behavioural Analysis
• BA in Applied Policing or equivalent