Social Care Workers Special Care Dublin

MCMA Healthcare is a leading provider of agency staff to prominent Health and Social Care providers. We specialise in the provision of agency Social Care staff to Mainstream Services working with young people, High Support and Special Care Services as well as Disability Residential Care & Day Services. We pride ourselves in supporting our staff to work in interesting and challenging environments nationwide.

Recruiting for: Social Care Workers

Tusla - Special Care Setting - Youth Based Residential

Locations:

Crannog Nua - Portrane Dublin

Ballydowd - Palmerstown, Dublin 20

Roles & Responsibilities

       Promoting the rights and responsibilities of each young person within the service

       Participating in the development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans

       Promoting physical, emotional, social, educational, and religious welfare of each young person

       Liaising with family members and other professionals in relation to the care of young persons

       Adhering to policies and procedures

       Documentation and report writing

       Attending regular supervision with the Social Care Leader / Manager

Qualifications:

A degree level 7+ on the National Framework of Qualifications in one of the following disciplines:

       Social care or Applied Social Studies

       Youth and Community

       BA(Hons) Youth and Community Development

       BA (Hons) Psychology

       Addiction Studies

       BA (Hons) counselling and Addiction Studies

       Disability Diploma (Primary Degree)

       Social Science

Candidates must have:

• A commitment to a minimum of 2 shifts per week, ideally 3
• Client focus, compassion and empathy are essential to the role
• Team work as well as flexibility and the ability to work off one's own initiative

What we can offer you:

• Time & a half on Saturdays
• Double time on Sundays & Bank Holidays
• Available shift patterns: days (8am - 9pm, 10am - 11pm) & nights (8:30pm - 8:30am)
• Full lines available or option to work individual shifts (minimum commitment of 2 shifts per week)
• Paid Induction
• Training provided & training hours paid for the following:

TCI (therapeutic crisis intervention)

Crisis Management Training

First Aid

Special Care model of care

MCMA Special Care salary scale (post grad exp.)

-       1 year exp as SCW €18.50 ph

-       2 year exp as SCW €19.25 ph

-       3 year exp as SCW €20.00 ph

-       4 year exp as SCW €20.75 ph

-       5 year exp as SCW €21.50 ph

For more information or general enquiries get in touch with david.biggins@mcma1.com