Social Care Leaders & Social Care Workers - Kilkenny

Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting for Full Time Social Care Leader, Social Care Worker & Relief Social Care worker positions in our residential care service in south Kilkenny on the border with Waterford, Tipperary, and Wexford. We welcome applications from both new graduates and experienced professionals in social care and related fields.Who we are -Daffodil Care Services is one of Irelands leading social care service providers currently providing a range of services to meet the needs of young people and their families, these include registered residential, aftercare services as well as community outreach.Working as part of this new team and collaboration with the Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders, you will be responsible for providing high quality social care and a safe, caring and stabilising environment to vulnerable young people aged between 0-17 years. You will play a key role in the delivery of individualised day-to-day activities in the residential service. This rewarding role will suit energetic, creative and versatile social care professionals with a passion for working with young people.What we can offer you:Attractive starting salary package for our Social Care Leaders of €48,115 - €50,477 per annum (depending on experience) inclusive of sleeping time and premiumsAttractive starting salary package for our Full Time Social Care Workers of €43,270 - €45,687 per annum (depending on experience) inclusive of sleeping time and premiumsIncremental salary scaleSchedule is typically a mixture 24-hour shifts / 12 hour shifts per weekEmployee Benefits:Paid core training allowanceHealth Insurance SchemeMaternity CoverLife AssuranceCompany Pension SchemeEmployee Discount SchemeFree access to any additional professional training offered by SCTI, Social Care Training Ireland e.g. Leadership & Management in Social Care, Professional Supervision SkillsEducation Assistance GrantsProfessional Career Development programmeTeam Building ActivitiesCompany Social Events & away daysRefer a Friend BonusQualifications & ExperienceMinimum Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following:Social CareSocial workPsychology (Level 8)Child & Adult PsychotherapyYouth & CommunityTeachingNursingSocial ScienceCounsellingAddiction StudiesA full driving licenceExperience of working with vulnerable young people and youth and families in the community or residential settingORIf you are eligible to register as a Social Care Worker with CORU.At Daffodil Care Services, we promote the professional and personal development of each team member. With a clear focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we provide for significant investment in our people, who in turn through their professionalism and commitment greatly enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users.