Social Care Worker/Senior Support Worker

Job title:

Social Care Worker/Senior Support Worker

Company:

Orchard Residential Care

Job description

Orchard Residential Care – Social Care Worker We currently have a number of opportunities within our Orchard Residential Care division, across Ireland for full time, permanent Social Care Workers – Vacancies available in the following counties: Co. Sligo, Co. Leitrim, Co. Roscommon, Co. Cavan, Working a minimum of 48 hours per week (to include roster pattern of 24/12 hour shifts). Guaranteed minimum annual salary of €36682 – €44835. The Role of Social Care Worker: • This role is to support children and young people to develop and improve their relationships with others, their social and life skills, academic attainment, and participation in recreational and leisure pursuits through contributing to the provision of stable, secure, and safe surroundings, planned activities and individual interventions. • To establish a nurturing and supportive relationship with children and young people to help them develop functional and constructive relationships with others. • Within the overall framework of the Orchard Residential Care participate as a team member in providing care and support to the children and young people placed in the Home. • To work with the rest of the team to provide a stable, caring, and supportive environment for children and young people that respects and affirms their racial, cultural, and religious identity and lifestyle. • To assist children and young people to develop socially acceptable behaviour through encouragement of positive behaviour, constructive response to inappropriate behaviour and adherence to Orchard Residential Care behaviour management strategies. A summary of the role is provided but is not exhaustive. A full job description is available by emailing careers@orchardcare.ie Essential Requirements: • Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU • Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland. • Have full eligibility and availability to work with us Benefits to working with Company • Comprehensive induction process • Extensive training programme • On-going mentoring and support • Continuous Professional Development support • Career progression opportunities • Competitive salary with increments • Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays • Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users • 4 working weeks as annual leave • Refer a friend initiative • Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team • Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families Orchard Residential Care – 9 Upper John Street, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo F91EK28 Orchard Community Care – 46 Wolfe Tone Street, Sligo, F91KX30

• Sector:

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements Essential
1 Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree) Full B English B2-Upper intermediate Desirable
Communications, Personal/Social Care Collaboration, Flexibility

Expected salary

€36682 – 44835 per year

Location

Sligo

Job date

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:08:25 GMT

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