Job Description

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:

1. 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)

1. 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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