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Have you an interest in making a positive impact to young people’s lives? Do you want to help improve outcomes for young people in care?
Would you like to join an organisation committed to working with young people to ensure they achieve their potential?
Odyssey Social Care are looking for energetic Social Care Leaders to join our Residential Service for Separated Children Seeking International Protection based in Co. Wicklow. Working to exceptional standards of care you will manage day to day operations and lead a team of Social Care Workers helping young people in care make positive changes in their daily lives. In your role you will act as the support and care worker to young people in the house, driving towards positive changes every single day.
Job Type: Full Time – 48 hour contract
What we can offer you:
- Attractive salary including full hourly rate for overnights
- Length of Service Increments
- A rostering system focused on ensuring a work/life balance
- Paid while you attend fun activities and outings
- Life Assurance (DIS)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Health Insurance Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Core Professional Training provided free of charge in a range of subjects
- Education Assistance Grants
- The best career progression opportunities in the sector
- A clear and defined pathway to management
- Team Building Activities
- Company Social Events
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend Bonus Available
What you bring:
Minimum Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following:
- Social Care / Social Studies
- Social work
- Psychology (Level 8)
- Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
- Counselling / Psychotherapy
- Addiction Counselling
- Youth & Community
- Social Science
- Family Support
- Teaching
- Nursing Studies
- Disability Studies
- Applied Behavioural Analysis
- Early Years Care
- Applied Policing
- Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison) or Equivalent
- A full, clean, manual driving license, valid in Ireland.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of the key elements of effective team working
- Knowledge of the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres
Essential Experience:
Minimum 2 years relevant experience which must include 2 years’ experience of working at social care grade with children/young persons.
If this sounds like the job for you, we’d love to hear from you!
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” – Helen Keller
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €38,650.00-€39,810.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- working at social care grade with children/young persons: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full manual Irish driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person
