TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting Social Care Workers and a Social Care Leaders on behalf of a mainstream residential service in the following locations;
- New Ross, Wexford – Social Care Leader and Social Care worker required
- Glenmore, Kilkenny – Social care worker required
- Bagnelstown, Carlow – Social care worker required
We are also hiring a Deputy Manager for New Ross on a fixed terms basis.
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 Leader Incremental Salary Range – €38,650 – €41,836
(salary starts at €38650 regardless of experience)
Social Care Worker Incremental Salary Range – €36,000 – €38,968
(Salary starts at €36000 regardless of experience)
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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