AA Euro Healthcare is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Social Care Leader to join a therapeutic children's residential service outside of Cashel Town, Co. Tipperary.This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within a child-centred, trauma-informed residential service supporting children and young people with complex needs. The successful candidate will lead by example, supporting the Service Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver high-quality, person-centred care while ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, wellbeing and professional practice.Key Responsibilities
Lead and support the team during your shift.Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.Help implement individual care and support plans.Build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.Promote a safe, caring and supportive home environment.Complete daily records, reports and care documentation.Support and mentor new and relief staff.Ensure the service meets HIQA standards and safeguarding requirements.Assist with daily household tasks to help maintain a comfortable home.Work closely with the Service Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver the highest standard of care.Take responsibility for the service in the absence of senior management when required.
Essential Requirements
A Level 7 Degree in Social Care or a relevant discipline including Nursing/Youth & Community Work/Social StudiesMinimum 2 years' post-qualification experience working with children and young people in a residential social care setting.Excellent organisational and time management skills.Strong understanding of HIQA standards and Children's First legislation.Experience supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.Full, clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland and access to a car. Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Job spec on requestIf you are an experienced Social Care professional looking to progress your leadership career within child services, we would love to hear from you.....Read more...
Key aspects of the role include:
Supporting children during breakfast clubs, after-school clubs and holiday provision
Creating engaging play opportunities indoors and outdoors
Supporting children's wellbeing, development and independence through play
Facilitating creative, imaginative, physical and social play experiences
Supporting physically active play and outdoor learning opportunities
Assisting with the setup and maintenance of play environments
Supporting children with differing needs and abilities
Promoting inclusion, participation and positive relationships
Carrying out health and safety checks and risk assessments
Supporting snack preparation and healthy eating routines
Maintaining records such as accident forms and attendance registers
Supporting safe collection and handover procedures
Applying safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns appropriately
Working alongside colleagues, families and other professionals to support children's needs
Training:Level 2 Playworker Apprenticeship Standard – masterclass programme:
The Playworker Role & Playwork Principles
Safeguarding, Child Protection & Professional Boundaries
Health, Safety & Dynamic Risk-Benefit Practice
Child Development, Play Types & Play Theory
Observation, Reflection & Supporting Child-Led Play
Communication, Relationships & Behaviour Support
Inclusive Practice, SEND & Equality in Play
Creating Play Spaces & Loose Parts Play
Physical Play, Outdoor Learning & Active Lifestyles
Planning Play Opportunities & Responding to Children’s Interests
Teamwork, Families, Communities & Multi-Agency Working
Reflective Practice, Professional Development & Quality Improvement
Preparing for Success (Gateway & AA Preparation)
Training Outcome:We will support you in your personal development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:
Permanent Playworker
Senior Playworker
Wraparound Care Leader
Nursery Practitioner
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Childcare Team Leader
Holiday Club Leader
Further qualifications within childcare, education and early years
Employer Description:Active Education is a sports coaching company, established in 2020, that works with a variety of different primary schools and youth groups. We specialise in sports coaching and development. We also provide extra-curricular activities in the form of breakfast, lunchtime and after-school clubs.
As well as delivering Physical Education and extracurricular clubs to schools, Active Education provides a variety of activities and clubs to children in the community through school holiday camps, 1-2-1 coaching and team coaching in a number of different sports.
Active Education has the belief that all children should have the opportunity to get active and enjoy exercise. We deliver activities in a safe and fun learning environment to all young people, with a view to inspire children to live healthy lifestyles. Our vision is to help schools achieve their goals by delivering quality, innovative services through sport and enjoyable exercises.
All our staff are National Governing Body qualified and have appropriate safeguarding and liability certification, they also have first aid qualifications and up-to-date Enhanced DBS checks.Working Hours :To be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...