Social Care Worker

Role Summary

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Galway Regional Youth Federation CLG T/A Youth Work Ireland, Galway, seeks a Social Care Worker , to join the Youth Diversion Project (YDP) team based in Ballinasloe, Galway.

The Social Care Worker works with young people to address youth issues and anti-social behaviour. The Social Care Worker is tasked with diverting young people from anti-social behaviour and other youth issues, supporting young people to remain in or return to education and increase their employment potential. Programmes are delivered mostly on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with families, other relevant agencies and attend meetings as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the funder and supervise staff and budgets.
• Maintain required project documentation and produce reports that comply with the policies and procedures of the establishment and the Operational Guidelines for the projects.

Requirements

• 3rd level qualification (Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor’s Degree [180 ECTS credits] or above) in youth work or community work, youth justice, social care, counselling, or another appropriate field.
• Minimum of 2 year’s experience working with teens in a community setting. Skills in one-to-one work, group work and case management would be an advantage.
• Excellent IT skills and report writing experience are needed.
• Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work is necessary..
• €37,713 per annum based on a 35-hour week. Must be available for flexible shifts including out-of-school hours, evenings with some weekend work.
• Successful shortlisted candidates will be subject to interview, reference check, and Garda vetting prior to contracts being offered.
• Further information is available on request from deirdre.bermingham@youthworkgalway.ie

About the Company

Comfort Care Ltd T/A Comfort Homecare is a trusted provider of high-quality, person-centred home care services. We are committed to supporting our clients to live safely and independently in their own homes, while promoting dignity, comfort, and wellbeing.