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 Community Care division, near Tralee, Co Kerry for full time and part time Social Care Workers/Residential Care Workers.
About You
We would love to welcome you to our team to help provide residential and day services to children and adults with medium to profound disability, including those with life limiting conditions. Our multidisciplinary teams are supported by a range of other professionals including psychologists, behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists.
Working on a shift rota, you will engage in daily activities and routines of the service, providing dedicated direct support to the people we care for as well as contributing to their development, health, and wellbeing.
Essential Requirements - Social Care Worker:
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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
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Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
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Have full eligibility and availability to work with us
Essential Requirements - Residential Care Worker:
Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant health related discipline, such as:
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Level 7 or above in Social Care and be in the process of registering
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Level 7 Psychology
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Level 7 in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
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Level 7 in Counselling/Psychotherapy
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Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
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Level 7 in Social Science/Social Studies
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Level 7 in Family Support
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Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
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Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
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Level 7 in Disability Studies
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Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
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Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years
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Level 7 in Social Pedagogy
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Level 7 in Sports Science
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Level 7 in Physiotherapy
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Level 7 in Occupational Therapy
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Level 7 in Paramedic Studies
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Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
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Full eligibility and availability to work with us
Desirable:
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At least one years recent experience in the social services sector/disability area
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Comprehensive induction process
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Extensive training programme
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On-going mentoring and support
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Continuous Professional Development support
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Career progression opportunities
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Competitive salary with increments
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Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
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Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users
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Refer a friend initiative
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Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
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Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
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The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services.
The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care – Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.
