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 :

TCI (therapeutic crisis intervention)

Crisis Management Training

First Aid

Special Care model of care

MCMA Special Care salary scale (post grad exp.)

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