Solis GMC Children's Services: Social Care Workers - Killeagh
THE ORGANISATION
Solis GMC is an Irish based child care company. Our Services are operated by a family-run management team. Our goal is to invest in our young people, staff and indigenous communities to create better futures.
Solis GMC Children’s Services is founded on the principle of providing a solution focused care to young people aged 13 to 17 years.
Solis GMC in partnership with our sister company Solis MMC Children’s Services has been providing services across Ireland since 2005 with an established track record for quality and innovation. With a strong emphasis on providing excellence in care through the recruitment of talented individuals, the organisation has earned an increasingly glowing reputation as service provider and employer of choice in the sector. Our highly trained teams provide the highest standards of care in line with the national Standards for Residential Care 2018 and our dedicated Quality Assurance Team ensure regular internal auditing of care practices.
Our staff are our strength and through training and developmental investment, benefit from continuous professional development and extensive employee benefits.
Due to ongoing expansion we have an opening for Social Care Workers in Killeagh, County Cork.
Upon application for this post the applicant must have a minimum of a level 7 qualification in Social Care or another relevant equivalent.
The following relevant equivalent qualifications must be at a minimum of a level 7:
- Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
- Psychology (Level 8)
- Social Work
- Counselling / Psychotherapy
- Addiction Counselling
- Youth and Community or similar
- Social Science / Social Studies
- Family Support
- Teaching (Not TEFL)
- Nursing Studies
- Disability Studies
- Applied Behavioural Analysis
- BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
- Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
The ideal candidate must also hold a minimum 1 years’ experience within a residential setting working with young people with challenging behaviours and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Social Care Worker – Killeagh, Co Cork – Immediate Vacancies
The role of the Social Care Worker is to work directly with young people, engaging them in an activity led program whilst contributing to the day-to-day running of the residential centre.
SALARY: Starting at €34,000.00 rising to €36,0000 after six months
Incremental three-year Scale €36,000.00 to €38,000.00
OVERTIME: Paid (time plus one half) on a pro rata basis from €24.52 to €27.40 per hour
BENEFITS:
- Company Pension Scheme
- Exceptional Full Inhouse Training
- Financial Assistance towards Further Education
- Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
- Incremental Annual Leave for Length of Service
- Admirable Maternity Packages
- Company Social Events
- Centre Specific Team Building
- Refer a Friend Bonus
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Friendly, Caring, Positive Workplace Environment
HOURS: 40 hours per week