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Orchard Care Group

Location:
Ireland, Sligo

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

39070.00 - 41850.00 EUR / Year

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Job Description:

As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we currently have a number of opportunities within our Orchard Residential Care division, across Co. Sligo for full time, part time and relief Social Care Workers/Residential Care Workers. We are seeking applications from enthusiastic social care workers/residential care workers with a passion for supporting young people who are unable to live with own families and who are referred to our service by Tusla. These positions are ideal for those who enjoy working in a team and want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma in their early years. You will be provided with extensive training in our model of care to assist you in your role and will also have access to a multidisciplinary team that provides therapeutic support to the young people. Working on a shift rota.

Job Responsibility:

Engage in daily activities and routines of the service
Providing dedicated direct support to the people we care for
Contributing to their development, health, and wellbeing
Supporting young people who are unable to live with own families

Requirements:

Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline and be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or be in the process of registering as a Social Care Worker with CORU
Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
Have full eligibility and availability to work with us
Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU (Social Care Level 7 or Level 8, Social Work Level 7 or 8)
Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
Full eligibility and availability to work with us

Nice to have:

Level 8 Psychology
Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy
Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
Level 7 in Social Science/Social Studies
Level 7 in Family Support
Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
Level 7 in Disability Studies
Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years
BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
Higher Certificate in Custodial Care

What we offer:

Comprehensive induction process
Extensive training programme
On-going mentoring and support
Continuous Professional Development support
Career progression opportunities
Competitive salary with increments
Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users
4 working weeks as annual leave
Refer a friend initiative
Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

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