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 in our new service in Co. Cavan.

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 Worker

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

Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care

IND

• Benefits to working with Company
• Comprehensive paid 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 rolling roster work schedule to accommodate both staff and the people we support
• 4 working weeks as annual leave
• Refer a friend initiative

Orchard Values Award

Income Protection Scheme

• Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families