COUNTY DONEGAL
Requires staff for immediate employment
RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL CARE WORKERS (Relief)
Salary: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** -
?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** pro rata a year
(Depending on experience)
Brighter Futures for Children (BFFC) Ltd aims to help children
overcome developmental trauma resulting from adverse childhood
experiences such as neglect and child abuse. BFFC specializes in the
provision of therapeutic home environments wherein children enjoy
positive nurturing relationships with supportive adults. For this
reason, all staff are expected to undertake therapeutic training and
continuous personal therapy throughout the life time of their
employment with BFFC. Additionally, BFFC will commission and provide
evidence-informed therapeutic intervention that have demonstrated
effectiveness in assisting traumatized to heal.
Benefits
BFFC is committed to the ongoing development of professional
competence in staff and will ensure access to support, training, and
mentoring. Career opportunities in management will also become
available to existing staff as the company expands.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Providing a Key-Worker role to traumatized children to ensure positive
outcomes
Work effectively as part of a social care staff team and demonstrate a
commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
Ensuring that social care/therapeutic interventions are delivered
appropriately to children in accordance with guidance set by Social
Care Manager.
Ensuring interventions are delivered with adherence to government
legislation and organizational policy and procedures.
Abide by health & safety requirements consistently.
Work on a rota basis including overnights and weekend cover.
Cleaning and cooking duties.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE OF THE QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW, YOU WILL
NOT BE SHORT-LISTED.
Ordinary or Higher Bachelor?s Degree in Applied Social Care Studies
awarded by a recognized body (Level 7 on the National Framework of
Qualifications)
National Diploma in Applied Social Care Studies awarded by HETAC/IT
(Level 7)
Ordinary or Higher Bachelor?s Degree in childcare awarded by a
recognized body (Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications
Ordinary or Higher Bachelor?s Degree in Social Care awarded by a
recognized body (Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualification
Diploma in Social Care awarded by HETAC/IT (Level 7)
Diploma in Applied Social Studies/Social Care from IT (Level 7)
Ordinary or Higher Bachelor?s Degree in Social Care Practice awarded
by a recognized body (Level 7 on the National Framework of
Qualifications)
National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disabilities), The Open
Training College (HETAC Accredited, Level 7)
An equivalent social care qualification. Qualifications considered as
a related and relevant field are: Degree in Psychology, Child and
Adolescent Psychotherapy, Youth and Community Work, Social Work,
Social Sciences, Teaching & Nursing.
A full clean driving license valid in the Republic of Ireland and UK.
REQUIRED PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
Residential Social Care Workers (1 year full-time working at social
care grade with children).
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
* Ability to manage self in a busy working environment including the
ability to prioritize workload
* Ability to demonstrate a commitment to assuring high standards and
strive to create a user informed service
* Ability to use initiative and innovation in identifying areas for
service improvement
* Ability to utilise professional supervision
* Ability to use the skill of "mentalizing" to understand and
respond appropriately to challenging behaviours
* Ability to understand and work in accordance with the employers
"Model of Care."
* Ability to display awareness and appreciation of the children as
experts through experience
* Ability to promote the involvement of the children in care
planning, decision-making and service development
* Ability to empathize with and treat others with dignity and
respect
* Ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions,
especially about the care of children
* Display effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal
and written)
* Ability to perform effectively as part of a team
* Ability to manage professional tensions/conflicts in a
constructive manner
* Ability to be flexibile and open to challenge and change
* Ability to take direction and follow guidance/instructions
* Ability to remain calm in conflictual situations.
* Ability to write concise relevant factual notes for others to
review
* Ability to provide companionship and supportive listening
* Ability to respond calmly to emergency situations
* Ability to administer and record medication
* Ability to accompany and transport children safely to appointments
and/or social events
* Ability to facilitate community and recreational outings,
including transport
* Ability to provide support with hobbies, studies, and social
activities
* Ability to prepare meals and handle food in compliance with food
safety regulations.
Application by CV to: **Apply on the website**
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CV CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL
CRITERIA.
Applicants are required to supply contact details for 3 work related
referees. References will not be taken up until after interviews have
taken place.
Closing Date: **Apply on the website**th July **Apply on the
website**:**Apply on the website**pm
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BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN LTD
COUNTY DONEGAL
Requires staff for immediate employment
RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL CARE WORKERS (Relief)
Salary: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** -
?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** pro rata a year
(Depending on experience)
Brighter Futures for Children (BFFC) Ltd aims to help children
overcome developmental trauma resulting from adverse childhood
experiences such as neglect and child abuse. BFFC specializes in the
provision of therapeutic home environments wherein children enjoy
positive nurturing relationships with supportive adults. For this
reason, all staff are expected to undertake therapeutic training and
continuous personal therapy throughout the life time of their
employment with BFFC. Additionally, BFFC will commission and provide
evidence-informed therapeutic intervention that have demonstrated
effectiveness in assisting traumatized to heal.
Benefits
BFFC is committed to the ongoing development of professional
competence in staff and will ensure access to support, training, and
mentoring. Career opportunities in management will also become
available to existing staff as the company expands.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Providing a Key-Worker role to traumatized children to ensure positive
outcomes
Work effectively as part of a social care staff team and demonstrate a
commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
Ensuring that social care/therapeutic interventions are delivered
appropriately to children in accordance with guidance set by Social
Care Manager.
Ensuring interventions are delivered with adherence to government
legislation and organizational policy and procedures.
Abide by health & safety requirements consistently.
Work on a rota basis including overnights and weekend cover.
Cleaning and cooking duties.
?
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE OF THE QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW, YOU WILL
NOT BE SHORT-LISTED.
Ordinary or Higher Bachelor?s Degree in Applied Social Care Studies
awarded by a recognized body (Level 7 on the National Framework of
Qualifications)
National Diploma in Applied Social Care Studies awarded by HETAC/IT
(Level 7)
Ordinary or Higher Bachelor?s Degree in childcare awarded by a
recognized body (Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications
Ordinary or Higher Bachelor?s Degree in Social Care awarded by a
recognized body (Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualification
Diploma in Social Care awarded by HETAC/IT (Level 7)
Diploma in Applied Social Studies/Social Care from IT (Level 7)
Ordinary or Higher Bachelor?s Degree in Social Care Practice awarded
by a recognized body (Level 7 on the National Framework of
Qualifications)
National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disabilities), The Open
Training College (HETAC Accredited, Level 7)
An equivalent social care qualification. Qualifications considered as
a related and relevant field are: Degree in Psychology, Child and
Adolescent Psychotherapy, Youth and Community Work, Social Work,
Social Sciences, Teaching & Nursing.
A full clean driving license valid in the Republic of Ireland and UK.
REQUIRED PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
Residential Social Care Workers (1 year full-time working at social
care grade with children).
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
* Ability to manage self in a busy working environment including the
ability to prioritize workload
* Ability to demonstrate a commitment to assuring high standards and
strive to create a user informed service
* Ability to use initiative and innovation in identifying areas for
service improvement
* Ability to utilise professional supervision
* Ability to use the skill of "mentalizing" to understand and
respond appropriately to challenging behaviours
* Ability to understand and work in accordance with the employers
"Model of Care."
* Ability to display awareness and appreciation of the children as
experts through experience
* Ability to promote the involvement of the children in care
planning, decision-making and service development
* Ability to empathize with and treat others with dignity and
respect
* Ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions,
especially about the care of children
* Display effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal
and written)
* Ability to perform effectively as part of a team
* Ability to manage professional tensions/conflicts in a
constructive manner
* Ability to be flexibile and open to challenge and change
* Ability to take direction and follow guidance/instructions
* Ability to remain calm in conflictual situations.
* Ability to write concise relevant factual notes for others to
review
* Ability to provide companionship and supportive listening
* Ability to respond calmly to emergency situations
* Ability to administer and record medication
* Ability to accompany and transport children safely to appointments
and/or social events
* Ability to facilitate community and recreational outings,
including transport
* Ability to provide support with hobbies, studies, and social
activities
* Ability to prepare meals and handle food in compliance with food
safety regulations.
Application by CV to: **Apply on the website**
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CV CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL
CRITERIA.
Applicants are required to supply contact details for 3 work related
referees. References will not be taken up until after interviews have
taken place.
Closing Date: **Apply on the website**th July **Apply on the
website**:**Apply on the website**pm
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
