Residential Care Worker

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TNO Care Limited is seeking a Residential Care Worker in Co. Carlow. 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: [email protected]