Social Care Worker and Social Care Leader

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Liquid Personnel is recruiting Social Care Worker and Social Care Leader for its client at Longford, Ireland.<br>This residential care service is dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred, trauma-informed support to young people. The focus is on creating a safe, nurturing environment where each young person feels valued and supported to achieve positive, lasting outcomes.<br>A new home is opening in Abbeys rule, and we are seeking passionate Social Care Workers and experienced Social Care Leaders to join the team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culture and environment from the very beginning.<br><br><strong>Reporting To:</strong>&nbsp;Deputy Social Care Manager<br><strong>Salary:</strong> Highly competitive<br></span></p> <p><strong>What will your responsibilities be?</strong></p> <p><strong>Social Care Worker:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide person-centred care and support to young people</li> <li>Promote independence, education, and emotional wellbeing</li> <li>Work collaboratively within a trauma-informed, values-driven team</li> </ul> <p><strong>Social Care Leader:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and support a team of Social Care Workers to maintain high standards of care</li> <li>Work closely with management to foster a positive and nurturing environment</li> <li>Contribute to team development and the effective operation of the service</li> </ul> <p><strong>What’s on Offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Supportive and collaborative team environment</li> <li>Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation</li> <li>Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <p>To be successful in this role you must have,&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Level 7 or higher qualification in Applied Social Care (CORU-approved or eligible)</li> <li>Full, clean manual driving licence</li> <li>Flexibility to work varied shifts, including sleepovers (Social Care Worker)</li> <li>Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Social Care role (for Social Care Leader)</li> <li>Strong knowledge of HIQA/Tusla standards and trauma-informed practice (for Social Care Leader)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments:</strong></p> <p>If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team.</p> <p>We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.</p> <p>BH - 198025<br>GH - 34537</p>