SOCIAL CARE WORKER RIVERVIEW
(FIXED TERM CONTRACT TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE MAR ’**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**-SEPT ’**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**)
Applications are sought for a Social Care Worker position in
Riverview, Residential Centre for teenage girls, a project of Good
Shepherd Cork.
Riverview provides accommodation and support for young girls (**Apply
on the website** years) who are out of home or transitioning from
another care settings.
The successful candidate will care for, protect and support our young
people in conjunction with the wider staff team and other agencies
involved. They will work from a child centered approach, and
contribute to the planning and evaluation of individualised care
plans. Within the residential centre the Social Care Worker will work
as part of a team to provide a caring and safe environment for the
young person with the ultimate aim of providing the intervention
necessary to address the issues that are preventing them from living
at home or in an alternative care setting.
This position will involve working * hrs per
week on a fixed term contract. Flexibility will be required around
working hours which will incorporate both weekday and weekend shifts
as well as sleepover shifts.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Recognised professional qualification in social care.
* Experience working with vulnerable young people.
* Professional and caring approach to working with vulnerable young
girls.
The candidate should be compassionate and highly motivated. They
should possess the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to
establish a trusting relationship with the young people.
The successful candidate will be committed to the ethos and mission of
Good Shepherd Cork and will be expected to ensure all aspects of
practice in Riverview are informed by the ethos and mission.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS NOON ON FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BY EMAIL TO **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**.
Applications will only be accepted on the official application form
which is attached to this advert.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
