Social Care Worker Job (Permanent) – Gorey, Wexford – €34k-€37k

Your new company

Your new company is a mainstream service offering young people therapeutic interventions in residential settings. Your new company utilises frontline staff to develop and maintain healthy professional relationships with young people and their families. Your company uses a network of services including residential centres, aftercare, and community-based outreach to support young people and their families.

Your new role

In your new role as a Social Care Worker, you will provide the adolescent service users with a safe therapeutic environment where they can develop emotionally and physically. You will work in conjunction with colleagues and managers to implement care plans to a high standard. You will ensure young people feel cared for and take an individualised approach to responding to their needs. You will embody the company’s ethos and adhere to local and national policies on working with vulnerable people.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful as a Project Worker you will have a QQI level 7 qualification in Social Care or another related field. You will need 2 years of experience working in residential settings with children. You will do two 24-hour shifts per week and have flexibility around availability. You should have a full driver’s licence. A strong knowledge of social policy and child protection legislation would make you a strong candidate.

What you'll get in return

As a new Social Care Worker, you will receive a competitive salary which increases incrementally each year. You will work two 24-hour shifts per week. You can avail of generous benefits like maternity benefit and health insurance. Your company is committed to your continuous professional development, with programs in leadership and management, trainings allowance and education contributions. You will gain invaluable experience from our veteran teams and enjoy our fantastic organisational culture and team days out.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role or would like to have a confidential conversation about your career and your next steps, then please contact Rebecca with your CV at rebecca.keating@hays.com. Alternatively, if you would like to know about other opportunities that suit you, send us your CV and a little about what you are looking for and we will arrange a call to discuss what you want.