Social Care Worker Under 18s Residential Services

Location: Dublin

Reporting to: Service Manager or Deputy / Social Care leader

Salary: €34,466-35,920

Hours of work: 39 Hours per week

About Peter McVerry Trust

Peter McVerry Trust is a national housing and homeless charity committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage.

The charity provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to younger people and vulnerable adults with complex needs, and offers pathways out of homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model.

In 2022, the charity worked with over 12,000 people and was active in 28 local authorities across Ireland.

Peter McVerry Trust Under 18s Residential Services:

PMVT Under 18s services offer individualised, holistic, strengths’ based care and support to young people between 12-17 years of age who are referred by Tusla. Placements are guided by the Well Tree Model of Care, which is a trauma and attachment informed approach and framework which supports individualised planning and intervention for each young person. PMVT Under 18s services aim to support young people who present with a wide range of needs. Our services work with the young person to continually develop and increase confidence, coping strategies and self-esteem and support the young person to move on to appropriate accommodation following their placement.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree level qualification in Social Care, Youth and Community, Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Social Work, Social Sciences, Teaching & Nursing.
• Previous Experience in Under 18s Residential Services desirable.

Essential competencies:

• Commitment to providing the highest level of service, communication skills– oral, aural and written, openness to change.
• Effective team working, professionalism, respect for others, focus on outcomes, contributing to the prevention and management of challenging behavior and resilience and positive outlook.

Employee benefits:

• Attractive Salary: 34,466-35,920
• 21 Days Annual Leave
• Core Professional Training and CPD
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tax Saver
• Death in Service Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression opportunities

How to apply:

To apply please download the application form or visit pmvtrust.ie/careers: Application Form

Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@pmvtrust.ie along with your CV and Cover Letter.

Closing Date: December 10th

Peter McVerry Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Registration Number 412953 | Charity Number CHY7256