Assistant Support Worker (Asw) - Full Time

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About Us:
Foscadh Óg is a newly established social care service provider. Our service has been developed to support the care and welfare of separated children seeking international protection. We have established residential care home facilitates within local communities. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive homes for separated children in Ireland.

We are currently seeking experienced and motivated Assistant Support Workers to join our team and play a key role in the provision of services.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide high quality, safe, effective, person-centered front-line care to all young persons within the business
• To implement Plans in line with individual resident needs
• To engage in key working duties as assigned by the Person in Charge.
• To assist the Person in Charge in the overall management of the centre/home through any tasks delegated by the Person in Charge.

Requirements:

Essential

• Major award QQI Level 5 in healthcare or equivalent
• Prior experience in a similar role
• Experience in caring for people
• Experience of report writing and personal support plans
• Experience and maturity to set and deliver goals on own initiative
• An understanding of basic mental health issues, medical, social care, social welfare systems and social care, social welfare payments, child welfare and protection and youth work
• A compassionate and empathetic style
• Knowledge of National Standards for Children's Residential Centres

What We Offer:

· A supportive and inclusive work environment.

· Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

· Employer pension contribution of 4%

· Income protection

· Health Insurance at €1500/year

· Life insurance

· Bike to work scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Continuous educational support

· Paid induction training/mandatory online training

How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Foscadh Og is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €16.28-€16.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a Level 7 in Social Care or above?

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person