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.
* New Ross, Wexford – Social Care Leader and Social Care Worker required
* Moneybeg, Carlow - Social care Workers
* Avoca, Wicklow - Social care worker
This service provides support and services to children and young people coming from challenging backgrounds.
All positions are full time permanent contracts. Shifts patterns are either 2 x 24 hour shifts or 3 x 16 hour shifts.
Salary
* Social care Workers: SCW tier 1 – €37,440 (€15.00 per hour); SCW tier 2 – €39,811 (€15.95 per hour); SCW tier 3 – €41,184 (€16.50 per hour)
* Social Care Leaders: SCL tier 1 – €42,432 (€17.00 per hour); SCL Tier 2 – €44,304 (€17.75 per hour); 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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