Social Care Worker/Residential Care Worker

About the Role

As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we currently have a number of opportunities within our Orchard Residential Care division, across Co. Sligo for full time, part time and relief Social Care Workers/Residential Care Workers
 
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic social care workers/residential 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.

Working on a shift rota, you will engage in daily activities and routines of the service, providing dedicated direct support to the people we care for as well as contributing to their development, health, and wellbeing. 

Essential Requirements -Social Care Workers: 

• Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline and be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or be in the process of registering 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 

Essential Requirements -Residential Care Worker:
Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU (Social Care Level 7 or Level 8, Social Work Level 7 or 8)
Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
Full eligibility and availability to work with us

Candidates who hold any of the following qualifications will also be considered for Residential Care Worker Positions:

• Level 8 Psychology
• Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
• Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy
• Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
• Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
• Level 7 in Social Science/Social Studies
• Level 7 in Family Support
• Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
• Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
• Level 7 in Disability Studies
• Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
• Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years
• BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
• Higher Certificate in Custodial Care

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Benefits to working with Company

• Competitive salary with increments
• Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
• Income Protection
• 4 working weeks annual leave
• Comprehensive induction process & ongoing extensive training programme
• On-going mentoring and support
• Continuous Professional Development support
• Higher Education Bursary
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and the people we support
• Refer a friend initiative
• Orchard Values Award
• Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
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