Social Care Worker

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Galway Regional Youth Federation CLG T/A Youth Work Ireland, Galway, seeks a Social Care Worker, to join the team based in Ballinasloe, Galway. The Role: The Social Care Worker works with young people to address youth issues and anti-social behaviour. The Social Care Worker is tasked with diverting young people from anti-social behaviour and other youth issues, supporting young people to remain in or return to education and increase their employment potential. Programmes are delivered mostly on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. Key Responsibilities: Liaise with families, other relevant agencies and attend meetings as appropriate. Ensure compliance with the requirements of the funder and supervise staff and budgets. Maintain required project documentation and produce reports that comply with the policies and procedures of the establishment and the Operational Guidelines for the projects. Qualifications & Experience: 3rd level qualification -Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor’s Degree (180 ECTS credits) or above in youth work or community work, youth justice, social care, counselling, or another appropriate field. Minimum of 2 year’s experience working with teens in a community setting. Skills in one-to-one work, group work and case management would be an advantage. Excellent IT skills and report writing experience are needed. Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work is necessary. Salary: €37713 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week, flexible shifts - may include evenings and weekends Location: Galway Further information is available on request from [email protected]