Residential Care Worker

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TNO Care Limited is seeking a Residential Care Worker in Co. Carlow.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day care and help maintain a safe, stable and supportive residential environment.
• Build respectful relationships with young people and promote their rights, dignity and wellbeing.
• Support individual care plans and young people’s emotional, social, educational and practical development.
• Undertake key-working duties and liaise with social workers, families, schools and other professionals as appropriate.
• Plan and supervise suitable recreational, educational and community activities.
• Respond to challenging situations using trauma-informed approaches and approved de-escalation practices.
• Follow safeguarding, Children First, health and safety, and organisational procedures, and report concerns and incidents promptly.
• Maintain accurate and confidential care records, daily notes and incident reports.
• Participate in handovers, team meetings, supervision and relevant training.
• Support daily household routines and help young people develop practical life skills.

Applicants must hold a recognised qualification in social care or applied social studies, or a relevant qualification at a minimum of NFQ Level 7 or equivalent, suitable for work in a children’s residential care setting. Applicants should have relevant experience supporting children or young people, an understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care, strong communication and report-writing skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Employment:

Full-time, 39 hours per week

Salary:

€36,605 per annum

Apply via email to: oliver.dixon@tirnanogcare.ie