Social Care Worker Full Time and Relief Social Care Worker
Date Posted: 25th April, 2024
Job Title: Social Care Worker Full Time and Relief Social Care Worker
Job Location: Kildare
New Beginnings currently have one unit providing care to vulnerable young people using the Relationship Model of Care and aim to give the young people in our care the best possible experience in the care system.
About New Beginnings:
New Beginnings was established in 2007 providing medium to long term placements to young people between 13-17 years. New Beginnings main objectives are:
· To provide a place of safety in a warm and caring home environment.
· To support educational placements and work opportunities.
· To support young people’s emotional, physical and spiritual needs.
· To support young people’s already identified goals and objectives.
· To support contact with friends, family and significant others.
Social Care Worker Position:
- The role will involve working with young people providing a range of high-quality services working alongside a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the young people. Interpersonal and communication skills with a strong ability to respond to challenging situations and new environments are a desirable quality. Flexibility is essential.
- The candidate is required to have a Social Care qualification and two years post qualification experience is desirable.
- The candidate will be required to work designated shifts as per the roster and as needed, including overnights, weekends and holidays.
- The candidate will be familiar with all relevant legislation and policies pertaining to residential childcare.
- The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and reference checking.
Responsibilities include:
· To provide a place of safety in a warm and caring home environment.
· To support educational placements and work opportunities.
· To support young people’s emotional, physical and spiritual needs.
· To support young people’s already identified goals and objectives.
· To support contact with friends, family and significant others.
· The role will involve working with young people providing a range of high-quality services working alongside a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the young people.
Qualification: Social Care Qualification preferable however the following qualifications are also accepted:
- Level 8 in Psychology
- Level 7 in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Level 7 n Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Level 7 in Addiction Counselling
- Level 7 in Youth or Community or similar
- Level 7 in Social Science
- Level 7 in Family Support
- Professional Qualification in Teaching (not TEFL)
- Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
- Level 7 in ABA
- Level 7 in Disability Studies
- BA of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service)
- Level 6 in Social Care/Social Studies
- Social Care Worker: 2 years post qualification desirable
Full Driver’s License essential
Salary: Commensurate to experience
If you meet these requirements and are interested in applying, please send your C.V and a cover letter to
Contact Name: Kayla Keogh, Deputy Centre Manager
kayla.keogh@nbccr.ie and linda.tynan@nbccr.ie
*Closing Date: 10/05/2024
Full Job descriptions available on request.
New Beginnings Children’s Residential Services are a subsidiary of Fresh Start Residential Services.