Residential Care Worker

TNO Care Limited is seeking a Residential Care Worker in Cois Dara House, 110 Cois Dara, Chapelstown, Carlow, R93 Y76P
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day care and help maintain a safe, stable and supportive residential environment.
- Build respectful relationships with young people and promote their rights, dignity and wellbeing.
- Support individual care plans and young people’s emotional, social, educational and practical development.
- Undertake key-working duties and liaise with social workers, families, schools and other professionals as appropriate.
- Plan and supervise suitable recreational, educational and community activities.
- Respond to challenging situations using trauma-informed approaches and approved de-escalation practices.
- Follow safeguarding, Children First, health and safety, and organisational procedures, and report concerns and incidents promptly.
- Maintain accurate and confidential care records, daily notes and incident reports.
- Participate in handovers, team meetings, supervision and relevant training.
- Support daily household routines and help young people develop practical life skills.
Applicants must hold a recognised qualification in social care or applied social studies, or a relevant qualification at a minimum of NFQ Level 7 or equivalent, suitable for work in a children’s residential care setting. Applicants should have relevant experience supporting children or young people, an
understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care, strong communication and report-writing skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.
Employment: Full-time, 39 hours per week
Salary: €36,605 per annum
Apply via email to: oliver.dixon@tirnanogcare.ie