Residential Care House Parent

Job Description Job Title: Residential Care House Parent Reports to: Home Manager, Deputy Home Manager and Senior Practitioner Location: Kingscourt Job Overview Ashdale Care (Ireland) Ltd provides Residential Services to children and young people experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties. Your role is a vital to helping us delivery our objective to create a safe and caring environment which meets the needs of the children who live there. You are key to making our ‘house feel like home’. About The Role Main Duties and Responsibilities  Adhere to a meal plan when preparing breakfast, lunches, dinners and suppers; allowing young people the opportunity to cook alongside you To ensure a visible presence in and around the premises of the home when on duty Maintain general tidiness of the home (domestic cleaning) and resolve laundry requirements Complete errands in a time and professional manner Create a friendly, welcoming and happy environment for our young people and visitors Develop appropriate relationships with children and parents/carers To assist with the supervision and purchase of clothing for young people, the care of furnishings and household equipment and undertake household and domestic duties which are appropriate to the care of young people. Accompany the children and young people, when necessary and with the appropriate approval and sign off of senior management, to places of worship; outings and other occasions To contribute to the development of the young people, through the promotion and provision of a healthy lifestyle Undertake duties in connection with the proper receipt, recording and safe keeping of monies and valuables within the home Inform line managers of any matters of concern in relation to the welfare of the children and young people including any concerns regarding the behaviour or practice of other staff Adhere to the health and safety at work requirements as they pertain to this post and comply with Ashdale Care (Ireland) policies and procedures Maintain confidentiality in respect of staff, children and young people at all times Participate in training as appropriate. This job description is not definitive or restrictive and should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the post holder will work. It will be subject to periodic review in order to ensure it continues to meet the future needs of ASHDALE CARE (Ireland) Ltd. Skills Needed About The Company Ashdale Care is the leading provider of enhanced and specialised therapeutic residential care for children and young people in Ireland. We care for young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs who cannot be adequately cared for in a mainstream setting. For over 20 years our focus has always been ‘putting the child first’ . Our child-centric ethos consists of compassionate and industry-leading therapeutic care. This is delivered by a skilled in-house team which includes therapists, psychologists, teachers and creative art therapists for the most comprehensive support possible. We provide a range of essential services for children and young people such as sensory integration, therapy, outdoor activities, education and so much more. Company Culture Our core goal is to allow children to create relationships, develop life skills and give them a safe place to grow. We define ourselves by the care we give to everybody at Ashdale Care. We provide an abundance of training opportunities to all those on the Ashdale Care team. You will have every opportunity to grow in your role, and we reward and recognise hard work and dedication through career progression . Our commitment to transforming lives is a mission that our team members contribute to daily and a role they are fully supported in. Desired Criteria Required Criteria Full Driving Licence Closing Date Tuesday 30th April, 2024