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Qualification: Degree in Social Pedagogy
Role: 2 House Pedagogues / professional foster carers, ideally a couple – married or partners, but also two people/friends who wish to live and work together
Location: Nivan, 50km from Dublin
Salary: €38,000 – 45,000 (EURO) between 2 people. Accommodation, living and car costs are paid
Description:
The organisation is an independent community based residential assessment and treatment service for children and young people with complex needs who are experiencing emotional, behavioural and family problems. Residential care is provided in professional foster care homes run by couples trained in social care/pedagogy. Multidisciplinary assessment and treatment is provided by the clinical team, including clinical psychology, psychiatry, behavioural therapy, occupational therapy, play therapy and music therapy.
Main Responsibilities:
A professional carer/social pedagogue couple is needed to provide a home for a 12 year old boy; Ideally, married/partners, also two people/friends who wish to live and work together will be considered.
You will share the living space with the child and run the home, reporting to the manager and with support of other professionals. You will live with, nurture and socially educate the young person, offering a safe and stimulating living experience, with an emphasis on relationship building and social pedagogical principles.
You will collaborate with the relevant statutory agency and others involved in the care provision and planning for the young person. An emphasis is placed on collaboration with the young person’s birth family which is facilitated by the organisation.
Recording is also required.
Qualification/requirements:
• A couple where one or both is a/are Social Pedagogue(s)
• A driving license and willingness to drive in Ireland
• Excellent English (verbal and written)
• Computer literate
• Additional training in social care, psychology, art etc would be an advantage, but not essential
• Experience of supporting children and young people in children’s homes or fostering
• Ability to work with child care legislation
• Willingness to learn
• Reflective
• Adaptability and creativity
• Able to manage resources and facilities i.e. to run a home
Support provided:
• House in countryside, car and agreed living expenses for you and your partner
• On call and daily support (Residential Services Manager and Clinical team)
• Scheduled breaks and respite
• Internal and external relevant training
• Regular professional supervision (individual and group)
• Team Work and exchange with colleagues
• Appropriate salary
• Comprehensive influence on creativity in service delivery, service development and decision making
• Positive working climate
Next step:
Please email your CV’s to ingolf@jacaranda-recruitment.co.uk (we will only reply to those who meet the criteria above). Please quote vacancy reference, VR/948. Please read our "Writing a Good CV" section on our website. Follow this link http://www.arbeiten-in-england.de/index.php/resources before sending us your CV. The CV should be in Word and not contain tables or pictures to be compatible with our systems. We also request a one page statement outlining your interest and motivation for this position.
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