Social Care Worker

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Job Title: Social Care Worker Reporting to: Social Care Leader, Social Care Manager & Service Manager. Purpose: To provide high-quality care to young people resident in Pathways Ireland and support the management team in delivering a safe, stable, caring and therapeutic service. Key Duties: • Provide high-quality care and uphold the rights, dignity and welfare of young people. • Contribute to a safe, stable, caring and therapeutic environment. • Support the implementation and development of care plans and programmes of care. • Promote young people’s physical, emotional, educational, social and recreational development. • Develop personal, interpersonal, social and problem-solving skills. • Plan and participate in appropriate activities and supervise outings. • Support young people to participate actively in their own care and engage appropriately within community/family settings. • Complete required activity risk assessments in line with company policy. • Maintain accurate files, records and reports, including documentation for reviews and case conferences. • Report accidents, incidents, complaints, allegations and relevant developments to management. • Work collaboratively with colleagues and attend meetings, supervision, training and induction. • Follow organisational policies, procedures and health & safety requirements. • Contribute to hygiene, cleanliness and the effective running of the centre. • Promote positive links with families, schools, community organisations, local services and An Garda Síochána. • Administer and accurately account for centre monies. • Support adequate staffing levels and undertake other duties as directed. • Supervise social care students on placement. • Adhere to the CORU Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, maintain CORU registration and complete CPD as required. Essential Qualifications: Applicants must be registered with the CORU Social Care Workers Registration Board, or have applied through a Section 91 application and be awaiting registration. Relevant approved Social Care qualifications include BA/B.A. (Hons) awards in Social Care, Applied Social Care, Social Care Practice, Professional Social Care Practice, Social Care Work or Applied Social Studies in Social Care. Skills & Competencies: Knowledge of child development, behaviour management, attachment, leadership and childcare legislation. Strong communication, interpersonal, reflective practice and report-writing skills. Ability to work independently and within a team, support colleagues, build positive relationships with young people and remain calm in crisis situations. Other Requirements: Flexibility and willingness to work shifts, weekends and unsocial hours. Computer, counselling, recreation and report-writing skills required. This job description outlines the general duties of the post and is subject to periodic review.