Social Care Manager – Waterford

Job title:

Social Care Manager – Waterford

Company:

Daffodil Care Group

Job description

Misty Croft are excited to announce we are opening a new residential service and currently recruiting for Full Time, Social Care Manager for their separated children seeking international protection centre based in Annestown, Co. Waterford.Who we are –Misty Croft, was established to provide high quality residential based and ancillary services to young people, providing residential services to young people seeking international protection. We are committed to working intensively with young people & support networks through a clearly identified model of care, where reflective practice is at the core of all engagements.We promote the values of therapeutic child and youth care engagement in a safe environment where the young person is at the centre of all planning, all activities, all decision-making, all interventions, and all review processes.Separated children seeking international protection are aged under 18, are outside their country of origin, who may be in need of international protection and are separated from their parents or their legal/customary care giver.Many of these children may have high levels of vulnerability and have experienced significant trauma.At Misty Croft we promote the professional and personal development of each team member. With a clear focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we provide for significant investment in our people, who in turn through their professionalism and commitment greatly enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users.The successful candidate will possess:

• A minimum level 8 degree in Social Care degree and 4 years’ experience of working in a social care grade with young people

OR

• Level 7 in Social Care & a relevant management qualification and 4 years’ experience of working at a social care grade with young people.
• Alternatively hold a relevant qualification with 4 years’ full time work experience in a children’s residential care setting post qualification.

• Strong experience in and demonstrated ability to empower others to achieve.
• Personal attributes of positivity, flexibility and problem-solving attitude as well as empathy and maturity are essential.
• A current full clean Driving License prior to commencement of employment.
• Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres
• Good report writing skills
• Knowledge/experience of working with people from culturally diverse backgrounds is an advantage

At Misty Croft, we promote the professional and personal development of each team member. With a clear focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we provide for significant investment in our people, who in turn through their professionalism and commitment greatly enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users.

Expected salary

Location

Waterford

Job date

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:50:48 GMT

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