RELIEF SOCIAL CARE WORKER
Rainbow Community Services is an independent organisation providing a
range of services to young people aged **Apply on the website**. We
have two units in operation; Smithstown Lodge (Julianstown, Co. Meath)
and Ivy Mews **Apply on the website**+ (Drogheda, Co. Louth).
Smithstown Lodge is a mainstream residential home for adolescents,
both male and female, aged **Apply on the website** years of age whom
for a variety of reasons have emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Ivy Mews **Apply on the website**+ is a residential project which aims
to enable young people aged **Apply on the website** to develop the
skills and resilience they require to assist them in becoming
successful tenants on leaving the care system.
Rainbow Community Services are currently seeking to recruit a RELIEF
SOCIAL CARE WORKER
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:
* Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or
suitable equivalent
* A full clean driving licence
* Experience working in a children?s residential centre is highly
desirable
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
* Providing a high standard of care to young people in an open,
trusting and supportive environment.
* Motivating young people and promoting their interdependence,
personal reflection and responsibility.
* Promoting the individual growth of young people through learning
and positive life experiences.
* Taking young people to appointments, recreational activities,
family access, etc.
* Liaising with other professionals and service providers in the
community.
* Maintaining confidential data, carrying out report writing and
managing paperwork as required.
* Ability to identify potential problems and to take appropriate
action or find creative solutions.
* Flexible shift-work hours, including days, overnights and live
nights (where required).
* To engage positively with all the staff and young people seeking
to achieve a positive resolution in an often challenging and
learning-based environment.
To apply for this role please submit an updated Curriculum Vitae along
with a covering letter outlining your suitability to **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others