Job Description
Job Title: Social Care Worker
**Permanent and Relief Posts available**
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic social care workers with a passion for supporting young people who are unable to live with own families and who are referred to our service by Tusla. These positions are ideal for those who enjoy working in a team and want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma in their early years. You will be provided with extensive training in our model of care to assist you in your role and will also have access to a multidisciplinary team that provides therapeutic support to the young people.
Location
- Sligo
- Leitrim
- Roscommon
Requirement
- Qualification of minimum level 7 social care degree or alternative to include social work, social science, counselling, child and adolescent psychotherapy, youth and community work or a level 8 in psychology
- Have a full driving license and be willing to drive company vehicles
- Have a genuine passion for working with children and young people
Benefits to working with Company
- Opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a meaningful role
- Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
- Highly competitive incremental salary scale allowing progression
- Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
- Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users
- Extensive training opportunities
- Significant promotion opportunities for those interested in progression
KEY Competencies
Gateway Residential Care-Supporting young people
We offer medium to long-term residential care for young people aged between 8 to 18-years of age. We provide a physically, emotionally and psychologically safe place in which young people can heal, develop and move forward in their lives.
Our care is provided in small-scale residential facilities for family-sized groups – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also help the young people in our care to become an integrated part of local communities by partnering with local schools, sporting clubs and voluntary groups to offer them positive life experiences.