Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team at Ashdale Care (Ireland), on our journey to transform the lives of young people & children with complex, emotional and behavioural needs.
No two days are the same here in Ashdale Care, this job description is designed to be flexible and adaptable, providing guiding principles for the post holder's work rather than strict limitations. It will undergo periodic review to ensure alignment with evolving organisational needs.
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About The Role
To assist the manager of the home in accordance with its Statement of Purpose and to ensure the maintenance of a safe and caring environment in accordance with relevant childcare legislation, national standards and Ashdale Care (Ireland’s) Policies and Procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- To assist the home manager in ensuring that all care practices comply with relevant childcare legislation, National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres and best practice.
- Assisting with the day-to-day supervision and management of the home. Contributing to the assessment, planning and implementation of individual care plans.
- Facilitate good communication and decision making between the young people we support, their families and the support team.
- To promote, participate in and ensure high standards of emotional and physical care and safety for all young people in the home to meet the expressed needs of the individual young people and promote positive outcomes for them.
- To attend and contribute to planning meetings, statutory reviews, and other meetings as required, representing the home in a positive fashion and where necessary, acting as an advocate for the young people and their family.
- To foster positive relationships with parents, family, social workers, teachers, doctors, and relevant professionals and advocate for the young person’s needs, views and wishes.
- Ensure our Model of therapeutic care is fully integrated within the homes care practices and to monitor and evaluate their application.
- To carry out regular audits of care standards and practices within the home.
Staff Management:
- Provide leadership and guidance, assist the Home Manager in the organisation and management of staff to maintain 24-hour cover and consistent care.
- Assist in the induction and supervision of staff.
- Assist staff with written reports, handovers and appraisals.
- Promote a positive culture of learning and develop an annual team training plan.
Management of Finances:
- Assist with budgetary control and ensure systems and policy is followed.
Other:
- Create a homely setting with which children can identify.
- To uphold a safe environment meeting legal requirements, including maintaining the building, grounds, equipment, and vehicles, while promoting care for surroundings and resource optimization.
- Promote a high standard of childcare practice.
- To enhance professional skills through supervision and courses aligned with the Homes’ training plan.
- To participate in a duty rota and undertake sleeping-in duties if required.
What you’ll get in return
Competitive pay scales starting from €46,371 - €54,364 (depending on experience)
- Annual Pay Review
- Annual Appraisal
- Competitive annual leave entitlements with long service incremental increase
- Income Protection
- Sick Pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Enhanced maternity - Up to 26 weeks full pay
- paternity leave - Up to 4 weeks full pay
- Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Management Training Programme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland
Required Criteria
- 3 years' experience within childrens residential care
Minimum level 7 in a relevant field
Skills Needed
About The Company
Ashdale Care is the leading provider of enhanced and specialised therapeutic residential care for children and young people in Ireland. We care for young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs who cannot be adequately cared for in a mainstream setting.
For over 20 years our focus has always been ‘putting the child first’. Our child-centric ethos consists of compassionate and industry-leading therapeutic care.
Our service is child-centered and uses a comprehensive, evidence-based, programmatic approach (CARE) in the homes, with additional support provided by our in-house Therapeutic Support Team, which consists of Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Art Therapists, Teachers, and Behaviour Therapists.
Company Culture
Our core goal is to allow children to create relationships, develop life skills and give them a safe place to grow.
We define ourselves by the care we give to everybody at Ashdale Care. We provide an abundance of training opportunities to all those on the Ashdale Care team. You will have every opportunity to grow in your role, and we reward and recognise hard work and dedication through career progression.
Our commitment to transforming lives is a mission that our team members contribute to daily and a role they are fully supported in.
Company Benefits
Join Our Community
As a new team member, you'll be part of an organisation that values your growth and well-being.
We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, exceptional training opportunities, progressive career pathways and a host of attractive salary packages.
Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Annual performance review, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Company employee App
Salary
€46,371.00 - €54,364.00 per year
