<p> ADVERTISEMENT </p><p>Ashdale Care (Ireland) Ltd inc Care (Northern Ireland) Ltd</p><p>(Provider of Intensive Support Residential Services to Children & Young People)</p><p>Ashdale Care (Ireland) Ltd and Care (Northern Ireland) Ltd continue to develop residential services to children/young people with complex needs. Applications for Permanent posts, Relief/Bank Staff and to form a Waiting List for our current Homes and for the development of a new Children’s Home are being sought for the following posts based in Co Monaghan. Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals resident in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. </p><p>RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE WORKERS </p><p>Essential Criteria: Degree/Diploma in Social Work or Social Care, NVQ Level 3 Care of Children & Young People or other relevant qualifications and a full clean driving licence. NB Staff will be required to hold Business Insurance in order to transport young people in their own vehicle on occasion if required.</p><p>Desirable Criteria: A minimum of 12 months experience working with children/young people aged 11-18 years in a statutory, voluntary or private organisation. </p><p>Position on salary scales will depend on levels of qualification and relevant experience. </p><p>Please note In order to facilitate shortlisting we may enhance criteria should we receive a high volume of applications.</p><p>Applications must include a current CURRICULUM VITAE and a completed APPLICATION FORM. Application forms can only be obtained by download from our web-site:- </p><p> www.ashdalecare.com</p><p>(We are an Equal Opportunities employer) ASHDALE CARE (Ireland) Ltd</p><p>JOB DESCRIPTION </p><p>POST: Residential Social Worker/Residential Social Care Worker </p><p>LOCATION: Co Monaghan</p><p>ACCOUNTABLE TO: Operations Manager </p><p>REPORTS TO: Home Manager/Deputy Home Manager </p><p>(1) JOB PURPOSE:</p><p>To work as a member of a residential team to create a safe and caring environment which meets the individual and group needs of the children who live there. Residential Care Workers must practice in accordance with relevant childcare legislation, national standards and Ashdale Care (Ireland) Ltd Policies and Procedures. </p><p>(2) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: </p><p>1. To develop appropriate professional relationships with children and parent/carers </p><p>2. To assist in the day-to-day care and supervision of children and young people within the home including engaging with them in activities such as housework, maintenance of clothing, cooking and personal care. </p><p>3. To assist with the supervision and purchase of clothing for young people, the care of furnishings and household equipment and undertake household and domestic duties which are appropriate to the care of young people. </p><p>4. To accompany the children and young people, when necessary, to places of worship; holidays; outings and on other occasions. </p><p>5. To contribute to the development of the young people, through the promotion & provision of a healthy life-style. </p><p>6. To assist in facilitating personal education plans for young people and ensure that recreational and leisure activities are organised as required. </p><p>7. To support the young person’s development in both personal and social skills. </p><p>8. To be sensitive to the needs of individual children/young people, taking account of race, culture, language and religion </p><p>9. To initiate and maintain appropriate contact with parents/carers, teachers and other professional staff and agencies acting in the best interests of the children/young people at all times. </p><p>10. Establish and maintain contact with the local community and thereby facilitate the involvement of the young people in outside activities. 11. To contribute to the multi-disciplinary assessment of resident needs and the development of appropriate care plans to meet such needs </p><p>12. To support key workers in their work with individual children and where appropriate to undertake key worker responsibilities </p><p>13. To contribute to and participate in team meetings, core group meetings, Care planning meetings/ Looked After Review meetings and other meetings as required. </p><p>14. Participate, as appropriate, in implementing the care plan and placement plan for each child and young person in the home. </p><p>15. Contribute to the maintenance of appropriate records particularly those detailing observations and/or assessment of the children/young person and those required to comply with statutory requirements and Ashdale Care (Ireland) policies and procedures. </p><p>16. Undertake duties in connection with the proper receipt, recording and safe keeping of monies and valuables within the home. </p><p>17. To share relevant information with colleagues and managers e.g. at changeover, and team meetings. </p><p>18. To inform line managers of any matters of concern in relation to the welfare of the children/young people including any concerns regarding the behaviour or practice of other staff. </p><p>19. To be aware of Health and Safety at Work requirements as they pertain to this post and comply with Ashdale Care (Ireland) policies and procedures. </p><p>20. To participate in formal supervision in accordance with Ashdale Care (Ireland) &supervision policy. </p><p>21. To maintain confidentiality in respect of staff and children/young people at all times. </p><p>22. To participate in staff training programmes as appropriate. </p><p>23. To undertake ‘sleeping in’ duties as required. </p><p>WORKING HOURS: 169 hours per month - Evening & weekend work as well as unsociable hours will be part of the job, including waking night and/or sleep-in duties.</p><p>This job description is not definitive or restrictive and should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the post holder will work. It will be subject to periodic review in order to ensure it continues to meet the future needs of ASHDALE CARE (Ireland) Ltd. </p><p>ASHDALE CARE (Ireland) LTD</p><p>PERSON SPECIFICATION</p><p>POST: Residential Social Care Worker LOCATION: Co Monaghan</p><p>FACTORS ESSENTIAL % DESIRABLE %</p><p>QUALIFICATIONS Essential: - A Degree/Diploma in Previous experience Social Care, NVQ Level 3 Care of of working with Children & Young People or other children in residential AND/OR relevant qualification and a full care& young people clean driving licence. aged 11-18 years in a statutory, voluntary or EXPERIENCE private organisation. (Length and Type)</p><p>TOTAL</p><p>Organisational Knowledge Understanding of services to children and young people including role of residential child care services TOTAL</p><p>Professional Awareness and understanding of An awareness of Knowledge the needs of children in care and Child Care their families Legislation, Guidance and standards Awareness of the role of a pertaining to children Residential Care Worker in residential care </p><p>Knowledge of child protection A knowledge of issues & safe caring practices assessment and care planning processes</p><p>Awareness of models and methods of intervention with children</p><p>TOTAL FACTORS ESSENTIAL % DESIRABLE %</p><p>CAPABILITIES Emotional Awareness</p><p>Interpersonal Understanding</p><p>Ability to work within professional boundaries</p><p>Team working (internally & externally)</p><p>Ability to communicate accurately and effectively.</p><p>Commitment to Service Users Including ability to engage and work directly with young people and their families.</p><p>Ability to use initiative.</p><p>Flexibility</p><p>Resilience</p><p>Commitment to personal development and the development of others</p><p>TOTAL</p><p>GRAND TOTAL</p>