Daffodil Care Services ar e currently recruiting for Social Care Leader positions in our new mainstream residential care service in Carlanstown & Oristown, in C o. Meath.
Who we are - Daffodil Care Services is one of Irelands leading social care service providers currently providing a range of services to meet the needs of young people and their families, these include registered residential, aftercare services as well as community outreach.
Working as part of this new team and collaboration with the Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders, you will be responsible for providing high quality social care and a safe, caring and stabilising environment to vulnerable young people aged between 8-17 years.
You will play a key role in the delivery of individualized day-to-day activities in the residential service.
This rewarding role will suit energetic, creative and versatile social care professionals with a passion for working with young people.
What we can offer you: Attractive starting salary package for our Social Care Leaders of €44,414 - €46,746 annually.
Incremental salary scale inclusive of sleeping time and premiums. Typical schedule of 2 X 24-hour shifts per week Employee Benefits: Paid core training allowance Health Insurance Scheme Maternity Cover Life Assurance Company Pension Scheme Employee Discount Scheme Free access to any additional professional training offered by SCTI, Social Care Training Ireland e.g.
Leadership & Management in Social Care, Professional Supervision Skills Education Assistance Grants Professional Career Development programme Team Building Activities Company Social Events & away days Refer a Friend Bonus Qualifications & Experience Candidates with a variety of social care related qualifications from, Level 7 or Level 8 achieved in Ireland and Internationally are invited to apply.
Qualification (degree) or above in one of the following: 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 QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years. BA in Applied Policing or equivalent Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent Or QQI Level 6 qualification with a minimum of 2 years' experience working with children and young people in a social are setting.
A full Irish Drivers license is a mandatory requirement for this position.
At Daffodil Care Services, we promote the professional and personal development of each team member.
With a clear focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we provide for significant investment in our people, who in turn through their professionalism and commitment greatly enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users.