SOCIAL CARE WORKER (AFTERCARE)
DON BOSCO CARE IS SEEKING TO RECRUIT AN EXPERIENCED AND HIGHLY
MOTIVATED SOCIAL CARE WORKER (AFTERCARE) TO JOIN OUR TEAM.
Don Bosco Care offers a quality working environment where young people
come first; Our therapeutic care model and our ethos are at the core
of all of our work with children and young people.
Established in *, Don Bosco Care is one of the
leading social care service providers in Ireland. Through our
residential, aftercare and outreach services, we provide a range of
high quality residential, aftercare and outreach support programmes.
Our model of care places the child or young person at the centre of
our work allowing the child or young person and their family to
actively participate in all planning, activities, decision-making,
interventions and review processes.
The individual needs, rights and wishes of each child or young person
are at the fulcrum of all of our interactions with them. The nurturing
care and support which we offer is aimed to encourage the holistic
development of the young person and is affected in a way that respects
their dignity and individuality as persons.
Don Bosco Care is committed to offering young people a professional
service that is based upon building positive relationships which lead
to openness, trust and the creation of positive experiences. The
approach to the work is therapeutic in the support we offer the child
or young person and the challenges we place before them. It is aimed
at bringing about the healing of negative experiences and trauma. The
work is carried out with the child or young person in a spirit of
participation, inclusion and consultation.
The Management and staff of Don Bosco Care strive to work in close
partnership with the young people, their families, social workers and
other professionals in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for
the young people.
KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE
* A qualification that will entitle the post holder to Social Care
registration to meet the requirements to register as a Social Care
Worker with CORU.
* Minimum of three years’ relevant experience is essential.
* Knowledge of rights and entitlements for aftercare leavers.
* A good understanding of addiction and the physical, mental and
emotional side effects.
* Managing challenging behaviours.
* Crisis management prevention and intervention.
* Lone working experience.
* Experience of working with young people with complex needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Applicants should have a minimum Level 7 qualification in Social
Care or a related discipline including: Applied Social Studies, Social
Science, Youth and community Work, Psychology.
* This is a permanent position and requires the successful
completion of a probationary period.
* Regular supervision and team support will be offered to the
successful candidate.
* A full clean driving licence is desirable.
BENEFITS
* Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
* Comprehensive in-house Training
* Continued professional development and support with further
education and training
* Incremental Annual Leave for Length of Service
* Maternity benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Friendly, caring and positive working environment
* Sick pay
* Pension
* Premium hours payment
* TaxSaver Commuter Ticket Scheme
TO APPLY
Please forward a current CV with a cover letter outlining your
motivation and suitability for this position to **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, * June **Apply on the
website**
THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO GARDA VETTING AND REFERENCE CHECKING.
_The information contained in applications for this role will remain
private and confidential and will be used only for the purpose of
recruitment and selection. Don Bosco care CLG will hold personal data
in relation to successful applicants for administration purposes only.
Processing will take place in accordance with the provisions of the
Data Protection Act. By submitting an application, you are giving
consent for this information to be processed. Information relating to
unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed as quickly as possible and
no later than three months from date of receipt._
DON BOSCO CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
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Type: Permanent
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