<p>We are committed to providing high-quality care and support to young people in residential settings. Guided by a therapeutic Model of Care, our team works to empower young people to reach their full potential through therapeutic support, education, and positive role modelling.</p>
<p><strong>Role Summary:</strong></p>
<p>We’re seeking passionate and dedicated Children’s Residential Care Workers to join our team. You will play a vital role in delivering individualised care to young people referred to our service, helping them grow, develop new skills, and overcome challenges.</p>
<p><strong>Why Join Us as a Children’s Residential Care Worker:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Flexible rostering focused on work-life balance</li>
<li>Core professional training in essential subjects</li>
<li>Team-building activities & social events</li>
<li>Education assistance grants</li>
<li>Health insurance grant & life insurance</li>
<li>Incremental pay scale</li>
<li>Pension contribution match</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Develop and implement individualised Behaviour Support Plans and Placement Plans</li>
<li>Support young people with educational activities, both at home and in school</li>
<li>Deliver responsive residential care aligned with our therapeutic model</li>
<li>Maintain accurate daily records and communicate with parents, professionals, and referral agents</li>
<li>Participate in team meetings, training, and service development</li>
<li>Manage petty cash, assist with domestic routines, and contribute to a homely environment</li>
<li>Uphold safeguarding protocols, confidentiality, and company policies</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Educational Requirements:</strong></p>
<p>A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.</p>
<p>Relevant alternative qualifications include:</p>
<ul>
<li>QQI Level 8 in Psychology</li>
<li>QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy</li>
<li>QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy</li>
<li>QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling</li>
<li>QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar</li>
<li>QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies</li>
<li>QQI Level 7 in Family Support</li>
<li>Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)</li>
<li>Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies</li>
<li>QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies</li>
<li>QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis</li>
<li>QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care (where centre caters for children under 12 years)</li>
<li>BA in Applied Policing or equivalent</li>
<li>Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent</li>
<li>No qualification or non-relevant qualification but holder of CORU registration as a Social Care Worker</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Required Criteria:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A full, clean manual driving license that is valid in Ireland</li>
<li>Familiarity with the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres</li>
<li>Experience working with teenagers exhibiting challenging behaviour</li>
<li>Right to work and live in Ireland</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments:</strong></p>
<p>If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team.</p>
<p>We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.</p>
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