Social Care Workers And Support Workers – Galway

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THE ORGANISATION

Solis GMC is an Irish based childcare company. Our Services are operated by a family-run management team. Our goal is to invest in our young people, staff and indigenous communities to create better futures.

Solis GMC Children’s Services is founded on the principle of providing solution-focused care to young people aged 13 to 17 years.

Solis GMC in partnership with our sister company Solis MMC Children’s Services has been providing services across Ireland since 2005 with an established track record for quality and innovation. With a strong emphasis on providing excellence in care through the recruitment of talented individuals, the Organisation has earned an increasingly glowing reputation as a service provider and employer of choice in the sector. Our highly trained teams provide the highest standards of care in line with the National Standards for Residential Care 2018 and our dedicated Quality Assurance Team ensure regular internal auditing of care practices.

BENEFITS:

• Incremental Annual Salary
• Sick pay.
• Enhanced Annual Leave for Length of Service
• Company Pension Scheme
• Exceptional Induction and Ongoing Training
• Financial Assistance towards Further Education
• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
• Excellent Maternity Packages
• Company Social Events
• Centre-Specific Team Building
• Cycle to Work Scheme

HOURS: 40 HOURS PER WEEK

LOCATIONS: Galway

CLOSING DATE: Friday 6th September 2024 at 12noon

INTERVIEW: Can be held within 24hrs of application (Via Zoom, Teams or Face to Face)

JOB ROLE (not limited to):
The role of the Social Care worker is to work directly with young people, engaging them in an activity-led program whilst contributing to the day-to-day running of the residential centre.
Applicants must have a minimum of a level 5 or above qualification

Successful candidates will have

Minimum Qualification:

• FETAC credit in Care Skills at Level 5
• QQI-accredited Level 5 Early Learning & Care
• QQI Level 5 Social Studies
• Or Equivalent

Minimum Experience

• Two years working in a care setting

Requirements

• Have a full Driver’s Licence.
• Knowledge of Child Protection issues and relevant legislation.
• Be able to work in an occasionally challenging environment.
• Have a calm, welcoming and patient attitude.
• Be flexible to work on a staff rota.

Full job description available from [email protected] or submit a CV directly.