Social Care Worker. Dublin. Irlanda

We are recruiting Social Care Workers for our emergency residential accommodation for separated minors seeking protection.  At Hata Homes, we believe that all young people should have the opportunity to be supported in a safe environment when they arrive in Ireland.  The values of respect, honesty, consultation, and individuality are promoted and where everyone’s strengths are acknowledged and fostered.  Hata Homes seeks to develop healthy positive relationships with the residents, striving to build each individual’s particular strengths whilst promoting healthy life skills and independent living practices.  

Hata Homes works using The Welltree Model of Care which is informed by the National Outcome’s Framework and the goal of this is that all young people are respected, protected and fulfilled, where their voices are heard, and they are supported to achieve the maximum of their potential now and in the future.  The Welltree Model promotes and provides highly effective responses to meet the needs and address the risks that may be presented by traumatised young people. The approach respects each individual's gender, culture and beliefs and focuses on the development of healthy relationships which challenge and support young people without judging them. Personal accountability is accomplished through the provision of unconditional positive regard, honest and empathy.  We have adapted the Welltree Model of Care for Hata Homes, with the young people fully engaged in the model, and doing their own wellbeing assessments.  It is incredible positive for them to see their Hope and Wellbeing increase.

Candidates must have a minimum of:

QQI Level 7 in Social Care  

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy

QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling

QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar

QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies

QQI Level 7 in Family Support  

Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)  

Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies  

QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies

QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis  

QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years.  

BA in Applied Policing or equivalent

Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent

Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience working within a Social Care Setting.

Experience working with young people between the ages of 13 and 17

Experience in supporting vulnerable young people with a trauma-informed approach

Candidates must also have a deep commitment to children’s rights and child protection and enjoy working in a dynamic, challenging environment

Knowledge and experience of implementing National Standards for Childrens Residential Centres