About the Role
As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we currently have a number of opportunities within our Orchard Residential Care division, across Co. Sligo for full time, part time and relief Social Care Workers/Residential Care Workers
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic social care workers/residential care workers with a passion for supporting young people who are unable to live with own families and who are referred to our service by Tusla. These positions are ideal for those who enjoy working in a team and want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma in their early years. You will be provided with extensive training in our model of care to assist you in your role and will also have access to a multidisciplinary team that provides therapeutic support to the young people.
Working on a shift rota, you will engage in daily activities and routines of the service, providing dedicated direct support to the people we care for as well as contributing to their development, health, and wellbeing.
Essential Requirements -Social Care Workers:
Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU (Social Care Level 7 or Level 8, Social Work Level 7 or 8)
Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
Full eligibility and availability to work with us
Candidates who hold any of the following qualifications will also be considered for Residential Care Worker Positions:
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We are seeking applications from enthusiastic social care workers/residential care workers with a passion for supporting young people who are unable to live with own families and who are referred to our service by Tusla. These positions are ideal for those who enjoy working in a team and want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma in their early years. You will be provided with extensive training in our model of care to assist you in your role and will also have access to a multidisciplinary team that provides therapeutic support to the young people.
Working on a shift rota, you will engage in daily activities and routines of the service, providing dedicated direct support to the people we care for as well as contributing to their development, health, and wellbeing.
Essential Requirements -Social Care Workers:
- Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline and be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or be in the process of registering as a Social Care Worker with CORU
- Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
- Have full eligibility and availability to work with us
Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU (Social Care Level 7 or Level 8, Social Work Level 7 or 8)
Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
Full eligibility and availability to work with us
Candidates who hold any of the following qualifications will also be considered for Residential Care Worker Positions:
- Level 8 Psychology
- Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
- Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy
- Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
- Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
- Level 7 in Social Science/Social Studies
- Level 7 in Family Support
- Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
- Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
- Level 7 in Disability Studies
- Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
- Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years
- BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
- Higher Certificate in Custodial Care
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