DERRALOSSARY HOUSE
SOCIAL CARE WORKER (FULLTIME)
PERSON SPECIFICATION: We are currently seeking to recruit one full
time Social Care Worker to work in our short-term residential unit
based in Roundwood, Co. Wicklow, which works exclusively with
separated children seeking international protection. ?
WHAT DOES DERRALOSSARY HOUSE DO?
Derralossary House is a short term residential centre based in
Roundwood, Co. Wicklow.? The centre works exclusively with separated
children seeking international protection, catering for **Apply on the
website** to **Apply on the website** years old of mixed gender.?
Derralossary House recognises that separated young people seeking come
with varied and complex needs.? We aim to ensure that the service
provided understands the cross-cultural differences and language
barriers that occur with the young people in their placement.?
Derralossary House recognises that common to all these young people is
the need to provide a welcoming, safe, secure, warm and nurturing
environment.? The staff team is made up of individuals who have vast
experience in working with minority groups and are very knowledgeable
in the asylum process.? Derralossary House provides programs to
develop the young people?s skills and preparing them for a
longer-term placement.??The team in Derralossary House are committed
in our efforts to support and encourage the young people to reach
their full potential by ensuring that all their primary care needs are
met utilising our model of care ? Maslow?s Hierarchy of Needs.?
We work in close partnership with the TUSLA Social Work Team for
separated children seeking asylum with a view to trying to achieve the
best possible outcomes for the young people in our care.
LOCATION: ROUNDWOOD, CO. WICKLOW
HOURS OF WORK: Residential Work (predominately day/evening shifts)?
QUALIFICATIONS: A recognised third level practice
qualification_?_(minimum Level 7 on the NFQ) in Applied Social
Studies/Social Care.
EXPERIENCE: Experience in the area of residential care would be
beneficial?
Experience working in partnership with vulnerable children?
Essential competencies: communication skills, commitment to providing
the highest level of service, openness to change, professionalism and
respect for others.
All applicants must have a full, clean driving license (manual)
essential.
CLOSING DATE:?5pm, Monday 9th of January **Apply on the website**.
INTERVIEW DATES: Monday **Apply on the website**th January **Apply on
the website**.
Please complete the attached application form and email it to: **Apply
on the website**
_Traveller Families Care Clg is a Voluntary Organisation providing a
range of Community and Residential Services for Traveller families and
Children who Travel in partnership with TUSLA, The Child and Family
Agency. These posts provide an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic
and evolving service committed to quality child care practices. We
offer regular supervision and ongoing opportunities for training and
professional development.?_
_Traveller Families Care GLC are a voluntary Organisation. We receive
funding from TUSLA to provide residential care. Salaries are in line
with TUSLA Pay Scale._
_TRAVELLER FAMILIES CARE CLG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
