Misty Croft, a company within the Daffodil Care Group is hiring for a New Service, we are recruiting a Social Care Manager for our residential based service for separated children seeking international protection. Our residential centre is based in Ashford, Co. Wicklow.

Who we are -

Misty Croft, was established to provide high quality residential based and ancillary services to young people, providing residential services to young people seeking international protection. We are committed to working intensively with young people & support networks through a clearly identified model of care, where reflective practice is at the core of all engagements.  

We promote the values of therapeutic child and youth care engagement in a safe environment where the young person is at the centre of all planning, all activities, all decision-making, all interventions, and all review processes.  

Separated children seeking international protection are aged under 18, are outside their country of origin, who may be in need of international protection and are separated from their parents or their legal/customary care giver. 

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates with a variety of social care related qualifications from Level 6, Level 7 or Level 8 achieved in Ireland and Internationally are invited to apply.

Qualification (degree) or above in one of the following:

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

No qualification or non-relevant qualification but holder of CORU registration as a Social Care worker .

 The successful candidate will possess: 

• A minimum level 8 degree in Social Care and 4 years' experience of working in a social care grade with young people

OR

• Level 7 in Social Care and a relevant management qualification and 4 years' experience of working at a social care grade with young people. 

• Strong experience in and demonstrated ability to empower others to achieve. 
• Personal attributes of positivity, flexibility and problem-solving attitude as well as empathy and maturity are essential. 
• A current full clean Driving License prior to commencement of employment.
• Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, National Standards for Children's Residential Centres                                                                  
• Good report writing skills
• Knowledge/experience of working with people from culturally diverse backgrounds is an advantage

At Misty Croft, we promote the professional and personal development of each team member. With a clear focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we provide for significant investment in our people, who in turn through their professionalism and commitment greatly enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users.