Childrens Residential Support Worker, Longwood

Ashdale Care provide residential homes situated in peaceful, countryside locations. We are expanding our Ashdale family and we have an exciting opportunity for a Residential Support Worker to join our fantastic team.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Regional Manager

REPORTS TO: Home Manager/Deputy Home Manager 

JOB PURPOSE:

To work as a member of a residential team to create a safe and caring environment which meets the individual and group needs of the children who live there. Residential Support Workers must practice in accordance with relevant childcare legislation, national standards, and Ashdale Care (Ireland) Ltd Policies and Procedures. 

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About The Role

Cultivate genuine and caring connections with the young people, always interact with the young people and their families with dignity and respect, promoting a culture of unconditional positive regard.

• Contribute to the promotion, creation, and maintenance of a welcoming, safe, caring, stable and therapeutic environment.
• Advocate for the rights and responsibilities of each young person while promoting physical, emotional, social, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual wellbeing.
• Ensure that young people are not subjected to any forms of abuse and report any concerns according to policy and procedures.
• Supervise outings from the home and undertake daily household activities such as cooking and cleaning, as part of positive modelling.
• Actively participate in working within the Model of Therapeutic Care.
• Be physically able to support with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Provide emotional support during difficult or stressful times and encourage young people's participation in care planning, placement planning, decision-making and service delivery.
• Integrate understanding of youth trauma and past experiences into practice through specialised training such as Developmental Trauma and Attachment from the Therapeutic Support Team.
• Collaborate with support networks, including social workers and educators, guardians and family members.
• Collaborate effectively within a team, engaging in regular communication through daily handovers, team meetings, and various reviews and planning sessions. Give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers.
• Maintain consistency in execution of childcare plans.
• Complete and maintain accurate records and reports for each young person in line with statutory requirements and Ashdale Care policies and procedures.
• Take on key worker duties including the handling of daily petty cash, accurately documenting receipts, securely storing money and valuable items and serving as a primary point of contact for professionals/family/young person.
• Contribute to community engagement and agency partnerships to enrich residents' experiences and opportunities.

  This role involves sleepover shifts.

• What you will get in return

  1. Competitive pay scales starting at €30990 - €36310 based on experience plus sleep allowances of up-to €9500 per year

  2. Annual Pay Review
  3. Income Protection
  4. Enhanced maternity/ paternity leave cover
  5. Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external
  6. Flexible working arrangements
  7. Competitive annual leave entitlements with increases for long service 
  8. Sick Pay
  9. Education Assistance Programme
  10. Employee Assistance Programme
  11. First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland

• Support shifts: 8- 10 hour shift e.g. 10am-8pm or 12pm-10am. 

• 18 hour Sleep in shift (Late Early, 18hr): Start at 10am-12am. Sleep in the home 12am-7am. Finishing the  shift 7am-11am. Paid a separate hourly rate for the sleep in hours in addition to your contracted hours. 

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Required Criteria

• Minimum Level 5 Qualification in a Relevant Discipline
• Ability to work in regulated activity, care for and supervise young persons
• Flexible – willing and able to adapt to changing circumstances, shift patterns and expectations
• Full clean driving license

Desired Criteria

• Two years experience working in a residential setting

Skills Needed

About The Company

Ashdale Care is the leading provider of enhanced and specialised therapeutic residential care for children and young people in Ireland. We care for young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs who cannot be adequately cared for in a mainstream setting.

For over 20 years our focus has always been ‘putting the child first’. Our child-centric ethos consists of compassionate and industry-leading therapeutic care.

Our service is child-centered and uses a comprehensive, evidence-based, programmatic approach (CARE) in the homes, with additional support provided by our in-house Therapeutic Support Team, which consists of Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Art Therapists, Teachers, and Behaviour Therapists.

Company Culture

Our core goal is to allow children to create relationships, develop life skills and give them a safe place to grow.

We define ourselves by the care we give to everybody at Ashdale Care. We provide an abundance of training opportunities to all those on the Ashdale Care team. You will have every opportunity to grow in your role, and we reward and recognise hard work and dedication through career progression.

Our commitment to transforming lives is a mission that our team members contribute to daily and a role they are fully supported in.

Company Benefits

Join Our Community

As a new team member, you'll be part of an organisation that values your growth and well-being.

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, exceptional training opportunities, progressive career pathways and a host of attractive salary packages.

Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Annual performance review, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Company employee App

Salary

€30,990.00 - €36,310.00 per year