Description:
The Galtee Clinic, a private organization offering residential childcare based in the south of Ireland, is looking for two social pedagogues or those qualified in a related field for an immediate start. These individuals will join our team of 8 social pedagogues who come to work with us from across Europe.

Conditions
Salary is outlined above. You may also qualify for additional bonus payments throughout the year.
You must have a full clean driving licence that is valid in Ireland, and be willing to drive in your work. We also recommend you would need your own vehicle to use outside of work, as public transport is limited.
You will have a standard 205 hours annual leave package per annum, plus Bank Holidays (rota dependant).
Your working pattern will be: 8 days working in house, 6 days out of house, 8 days in house and 6 days out of house – this 28 day cycle is repeated. Within these 28 days, you would work 16 days (8 days x 2 in the home).

This is a working pattern that meets children and young people, staff and organisational needs. Flexibility is essential due to work pattern changes.
The day to day routine depends largely on the children and their needs. Your work is supported by other staff e.g. activity therapists, who are on-site typically 9am to 10pm, and responsible for the young person during that time.

Requirements:
Degree level qualification in Social Pedagogy, Pedagogy, Social Education, Social Work, Teaching and relevant experience
Excellent English
Experience working with children and young people with challenging behaviour in a residential home or foster setting desirable
Passion for delivering best practice to children and young people in care
Able to be a positive role model
Adaptability and flexibility, creativity and initiative
Willingness and ability to live in for part of the time
Willingness and apply social pedagogic principals and ways of working
Empathy and awareness

Able to manage resources, staff and facilities on site
Have a fun, easy-going and approachable manner
Please email your CV’s and cover letters to claire.warren@galteeclinic.ie (we will only reply to those who meet the criteria above).