Ashdale Care, located in County Kilkenny, Ireland, is seeking individuals to provide therapeutic residential care for children with complex needs. Responsibilities include emotional support, supervising daily activities, and fostering a safe environment. Applicants should possess a Level 7 qualification or above in a relevant field and a full clean driving license. The role offers a fulltime contract with a yearly salary from €42,730 to €48,432, alongside various benefits including training opportunities and flexible shifts. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Ashdale Care in Tullamore is looking for a Home Manager to oversee the provision of therapeutic residential care for children. This role requires leadership, compliance with childcare legislation, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and caring environment. The starting salary ranges from €56,256 to €65,912, based on experience. Full training and exceptional career development opportunities are provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team at Ashdale Care (Ireland), on our journey to transform the lives of young people with complex, emotional and behavioural needs. Job Purpose Team Leaders work as a member of a Residential Team to create a safe and caring environment which meets the individual and group needs of the children who live there. Team Care Leaders must practice in accordance with relevant childcare legislation, national standards and Ashdale Care (Ireland) Ltd Policies and Procedures. What You’ll Get In Return Competitive pay scales ranging from €39,711 - €42,984 with a sleep-in allowance of up to €9,500 p/a. Annual Appraisal Competitive annual leave entitlements with long service incremental increases. Employee Pension Scheme. Income Protection Enhanced maternity - 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay Paternity leave - 4 weeks full pay Sick Pay Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external Excellent career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland About The Role Key Responsibilities: To promote a caring, nurturing environment to best meet the needs of our young people. Participate in all aspects of the RCW role as per job description. Take on the leadership role in role modelling for all staff and young people. Assist the Management Team in promoting positivity and reflective practices, auditing key work to ensure it’s in line with recommendations from placement plan meetings. To assist home management in the inductions of new staff. To assist the home management with overseeing budgets. To assist with Supervision, both formal and informal and weekly check ins with new staff To actively participate in planning and review meetings, representing the home positively and advocating for children and families as needed. To assist in the completion of monthly rota and participate in on-call as per rota. Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations and adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties. Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision. Maintain high standards of personal accountability and confidentiality. To carry out specific mentoring pieces of work under the direction of management. 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. Our service is child-centered and uses a comprehensive, evidence-based, programmatic approach (CARE) in the homes, with additional support provided by our in-house Therapeutic Support Team, which consists of Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Art Therapists, Teachers, and Behaviour Therapists. 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. Required Criteria Level 7 or above Qualification Full Driving Licence UK/Irish/European 2 years Children Residential Experience Closing Date Friday 29th May, 2026 Contract Type Fulltime Salary From €49,211.00 Yearly to €52,484.00 Yearly #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description Location: Ballyarrell Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team at Ashdale Care (Ireland), on our journey to transform the lives of young people & children with complex, emotional and behavioural needs. No two days are the same here in Ashdale Care, this job description is designed to be flexible and adaptable, providing guiding principles for the post holder's work rather than strict limitations. It will undergo periodic review to ensure alignment with evolving organisational needs. About The Role To assist the manager of the home in accordance with its Statement of Purpose and to ensure the maintenance of a safe and caring environment in accordance with relevant childcare legislation, national standards and Ashdale Care (Ireland’s) Policies and Procedures. Key Responsibilities To assist the home manager in ensuring that all care practices comply with relevant childcare legislation, National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres and best practice. Assisting with the day-to-day supervision and management of the home. Contributing to the assessment, planning and implementation of individual care plans. Facilitate good communication and decision making between the young people we support, their families and the support team. To promote, participate in and ensure high standards of emotional and physical care and safety for all young people in the home to meet the expressed needs of the individual young people and promote positive outcomes for them. To attend and contribute to planning meetings, statutory reviews, and other meetings as required, representing the home in a positive fashion and where necessary, acting as an advocate for the young people and their family. To foster positive relationships with parents, family, social workers, teachers, doctors, and relevant professionals and advocate for the young person’s needs, views and wishes. Ensure our Model of therapeutic care is fully integrated within the homes care practices and to monitor and evaluate their application. To carry out regular audits of care standards and practices within the home. Staff Management Provide leadership and guidance, assist the Home Manager in the organisation and management of staff to maintain 24-hour cover and consistent care. Assist in the induction and supervision of staff. Assist staff with written reports, handovers and appraisals. Promote a positive culture of learning and develop an annual team training plan. Management Of Finances Assist with budgetary control and ensure systems and policy is followed. Other Create a homely setting with which children can identify. To uphold a safe environment meeting legal requirements, including maintaining the building, grounds, equipment, and vehicles, while promoting care for surroundings and resource optimization. Promote a high standard of childcare practice. To enhance professional skills through supervision and courses aligned with the Homes’ training plan. To participate in a duty rota and undertake sleeping-in duties if required. What you’ll get in return Competitive pay scales starting from €46,371 - €54,364 (depending on experience) Annual Pay Review Annual Appraisal Competitive annual leave entitlements with long service incremental increase Income Protection Sick Pay Flexible working arrangements Enhanced maternity - Up to 26 weeks full pay Paternity leave - Up to 4 weeks full pay Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external Excellent career development opportunities Management Training Programme Employee Assistance Programme First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland 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. Our service is child‑centered and uses a comprehensive, evidence‑based, programmatic approach (CARE) in the homes, with additional support provided by our in‑house Therapeutic Support Team, which consists of Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Art Therapists, Teachers, and Behaviour Therapists. 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. Required Criteria 3 years' experience within childrens residential care Minimum level 7 in a relevant field Closing Date: Friday 19th June, 2026 Contract Type: Fulltime Salary: From €46,371.00 Yearly to €54,364.00 Yearly #J-18808-Ljbffr
Ashdale Care in Letterkenny is seeking a dedicated Residential Care Worker to be part of a team focused on rebuilding children's lives. The role involves supporting young people with complex needs in a stabilized environment and requires a Level 7 qualification in Social Care or similar. Benefits include competitive pay between €42,230 - €48,432, flexible working arrangements, and extensive training opportunities. Join a compassionate team prioritizing child-centric care and make a difference in young lives. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location: Ashdale Care Ireland are the leading provider of therapeutic residential care for children in Ireland. Join our expanding team as we continue to grow everyday! We have an exciting opportunity for a Home Manager in County Offaly to join our community of care with a starting salary of €56,256. Job Purpose To manage the home in accordance with its Statement of Purpose and to ensure the maintenance of a safe and caring environment in accordance with relevant childcare legislation, national standards and Ashdale Care (Ireland) Policies and Procedures. Pay And Benefits Competitive pay scales from €56,256 - €65,912 based on experience. Annual Pay Review Income Protection Enhanced maternity - Up to 26 weeks full pay Paternity leave - Up to 4 weeks full pay Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external Flexible working arrangements Competitive annual leave entitlements with increases for long service Employee Pension Scheme Sick Pay Accelerated Social Care Leader Programme Management Training Programme Education Assistance Programme Employee Assistance Programme First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland About The Role Key Responsibilities To ensure that all care practices comply with relevant childcare legislation, National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres and best practice. To actively promote, participate in and ensure the provision of high standards of physical care, hygiene and safety for all children resident in the Home. To manage the home so as to meet as far as possible the expressed needs of the individual children, and to promote positive outcomes for them. To participate in the pre‑admission and admission processes to ensure that the placement needs of the child are fully identified and individual care plans in place to meet these needs. To ensure that individual care plans are developed, implemented and monitored in accordance with agreed standards. To attend and contribute to planning meetings, statutory reviews, management team meetings and other meetings as required, representing the Home in a positive fashion and where necessary, acting as an advocate for the child and their family. To contribute to the development and maintenance of good working relationships with parents and other family members, social workers, teachers, doctors, and all other relevant professionals and agencies. To ensure that the young people’s views and wishes are sought and acted upon where appropriate. To ensure that the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) model and Person Centred Planning (PCP) model are fully integrated within the home’s care practices and to monitor and evaluate their application. To provide monthly summary reports/weekly reports on Children’s placements to the Social Worker. To attend court and furnish the court with updated court reports. To ensure that regular statistics are provided in updating the census of young people. To carry out regular audits of care standards and practices within the home and develop creative ways of engaging young people in this process. To contribute to the development and implementation of governance systems within the company to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of service provided. To help create and develop links between the home and the local community. Staff Management To provide leadership and guidance. To organise and manage staff on a day‑to‑day basis in order to maintain 24 hour staff cover and consistent care. To assist in the induction of new staff so that they can acquire an understanding of their role and responsibilities. To provide professional supervision to staff and participate in staff appraisal in accordance with Ashdale Care (Ireland) policies and procedures. To ensure effective communication within the staff team regarding operational practice, including systematic handovers between relevant staff, accurate and detailed recording by all staff, and regular staff meetings. To assist and support staff with the production of written reports. To implement Ashdale Care (Ireland) human resource policies when required including participating in the staff selection process, appraisal process, management of absence etc. To promote a positive culture of learning and development within the staff team. To develop on an annual basis a team training and development plan based on an analysis of individual training needs, the needs of residents and any external factors. Management of Finances To assist with budgetary control in terms of verifying monthly returns, mileage sheets and accounts for payment where required. To ensure that financial procedures regarding children’s allowances, pocket money, clothing etc are adhered to by staff within the home. To ensure petty cash policy is adhered to by staff within the home and the completion of monthly petty cash returns to the Financial Controller. Management of Resources To create a homely setting with which children can identify. To ensure the maintenance and promotion of a safe environment that complies with health and safety and other legal requirements. To ensure the outside of the building, the grounds, equipment, vehicles are maintained in good condition, encouraging staff and children to care for their surroundings and make best use of available resources. Personal To promote high standards of child care practice. To take appropriate action to deal immediately with poor practice and to report to the Operations Manager when aware of such practice in any circumstances. To continually develop own professional knowledge and skills, by participating in supervision, attending courses and study days to develop and broaden awareness and skills in accordance with the Home’s staff development and training plan. To participate in a duty rota and undertake sleeping‑in duties as required. To supervise students where appropriate (subject to completion of practice teacher or similar training). 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. What You’ll Get In Return Excellent competitive salaries starting from €56,256 – €65,912 (dependent on experience). Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external Income protection Competitive Annual Leave entitlements Management Training Programme Annual Appraisals Annual Pay Review Staff Care First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland Excellent Career Development Opportunities Management Training Programmes Annual performance appraisal review Internal and external pastoral support services First access to posts in our exciting new services Required Criteria A full clean driving licence with access to a car. Minimum Level 8 degree in Social Care / Work OR Coru registration OR a relevant degree +3/4 years children’s residential experience. Desired Criteria Closing Date: Friday 29th May, 2026 Contract Type: fulltime Salary: From €56,256.00 Yearly to €65,912.00 Yearly #J-18808-Ljbffr
Ashdale Care in Ireland is seeking a dedicated individual to assist the home manager and ensure a safe, caring environment for children with complex needs. You'll be involved in daily supervision, planning, and supporting young people's emotional and physical care. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in children's residential care, and a minimum level 7 in a relevant field. The role offers competitive pay, annual reviews, and extensive training opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description Location: Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team at Ashdale Care (Ireland), on our journey to transform the lives of young people with complex, emotional and behavioural needs. You will be part of a unique team that will work together to facilitate excellent practice and be part of rebuilding children’s lives. Our vision is for every young person who lives with us to experience a safe, happy and nurturing present and a future that is filled with hope and optimism. Pay & Benefits Competitive pay scales from €33,230 - €38,932 based on experience plus sleep allowances of approximately €9,500 per year Annual Pay Review Income Protection Enhanced maternity - 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay Paternity leave - 4 weeks full pay Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external Flexible working arrangements Competitive annual leave entitlements with increases for long service Employee Pension Scheme Sick Pay Accelerated Social Care Leader Programme Management Training Programme Education Assistance Programme Employee Assistance Programme First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland About the Role 3 weeks of training in June in Kilkenny. Home opening in July. Cultivate genuine and caring connections with the young people, always interact with the young people and their families with dignity and respect, promoting a culture of unconditional positive regard. Contribute to the promotion, creation, and maintenance of a welcoming, safe, caring, stable and therapeutic environment. Advocate for the rights and responsibilities of each young person while promoting physical, emotional, social, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual wellbeing. Ensure that young people are not subjected to any forms of abuse and report any concerns according to policy and procedures. Supervise outings from the home and undertake daily household activities such as cooking and cleaning, as part of positive modelling. Actively participate in working within the Model of Therapeutic Care. Be physically able to support with challenging behaviours when needed. Provide emotional support during difficult or stressful times and encourage young people's participation in care planning, placement planning, decision-making and service delivery. Integrate understanding of youth trauma and past experiences into practice through specialised training such as Developmental Trauma and Attachment from the Therapeutic Support Team. Collaborate with support networks, including social workers and educators, guardians and family members. Collaborate effectively within a team, engaging in regular communication through daily handovers, team meetings, and various reviews and planning sessions. Give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers. Maintain consistency in execution of childcare plans. Complete and maintain accurate records and reports for each young person in line with statutory requirements and Ashdale Care policies and procedures. Take on key worker duties including the handling of daily petty cash, accurately documenting receipts, securely storing money and valuable items and serving as a primary point of contact for professionals/family/young person. Contribute to community engagement and agency partnerships to enrich residents' experiences and opportunities. Shift pattern Support shifts: 8-10 hour shift e.g. 10am-8pm or 12pm-10am. 18 hour Sleep in shift (Late Early, 18hr): Start at 10am-12am. Sleep in the home 12am-7am. Finishing the shift 7am-11am. Paid a separate hourly rate for the sleep in hours in addition to your contracted hours. 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. Our service is child‑centered and uses a comprehensive, evidence‑based, programmatic approach (CARE) in the homes, with additional support provided by our in‑house Therapeutic Support Team, which consists of Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Art Therapists, Teachers, and Behaviour Therapists. 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. Required Criteria Ability to work in regulated activity, care for and supervise young persons Full clean driving licence Flexible – willing and able to adapt to changing circumstances, shift patterns and expectations Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following: Social Care; Social Work; Psychology; Health and Social; Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy; Youth & Community; Teaching; Nursing; Social Science; Addiction Counselling; Counselling/Psychotherapy; Family Support; Disability Studies; Applied Behavioural Analysis; Early Years Care; Applied Policing; Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service); CORU registration as a Social Care Worker Closing Date Friday 29th May, 2026 Contract Type Fulltime Salary From €42,730.00 Yearly to €48,432.00 Yearly #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description Residential Care Worker Job Purpose You will be part of a unique team who will work together to facilitate excellent practice and be part of rebuilding children’s lives. Our vision is for every young person who lives with us to experience a safe, happy and nurturing present and a future that is filled with hope and optimism. About the Role Cultivate genuine and caring connections with the young people, always interact with the young people and their families with dignity and respect, promoting a culture of unconditional positive regard. Contribute to the promotion, creation, and maintenance of a welcoming, safe, caring, stable and therapeutic environment. Advocate for the rights and responsibilities of each young person while promoting physical, emotional, social, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual wellbeing. Ensure that young people are not subjected to any forms of abuse and report any concerns according to policy and procedures. Supervise outings from the home and undertake daily household activities such as cooking and cleaning, as part of positive modelling. Actively participate in working within the Model of Therapeutic Care. Be physically able to support with challenging behaviours when needed. Provide emotional support during difficult or stressful times and encourage young people's participation in care planning, placement planning, decision-making and service delivery. Integrate understanding of youth trauma and past experiences into practice through specialised training such as Developmental Trauma and Attachment from the Therapeutic Support Team. Collaborate with support networks, including social workers and educators, guardians and family members. Collaborate effectively within a team, engaging in regular communication through daily handovers, team meetings, and various reviews and planning sessions. Give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers. Maintain consistency in execution of childcare plans. Complete and maintain accurate records and reports for each young person in line with statutory requirements and Ashdale Care policies and procedures. Take on key worker duties including the handling of daily petty cash, accurately documenting receipts, securely storing money and valuable items and serving as a primary point of contact for professionals/family/young person. Contribute to community engagement and agency partnerships to enrich residents' experiences and opportunities. This role involves sleepover shifts. Benefits Competitive pay scales ranging from €42,230.00 - €48,432.00 based on experience. (This includes sleep in nights which are paid at the rate of €14.15 per hour) Annual Pay Review Bike to Work Scheme Income Protection Enhanced maternity – 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay Paternity leave – 4 weeks full pay Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external Flexible working arrangements Competitive annual leave entitlements with increases for long service Employee Pension Scheme Sick Pay Accelerated Social Care Leader Programme Management Training Programme Education Assistance Programme Employee Assistance Programme First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland Support shifts: 8‑10 hour shift e.g. 10 am‑8 pm or 12 pm‑10 am. 18 hour Sleep in shift (Late Early, 18 hr): Start at 10 am‑12 am. Sleep in the home 12 am‑7 am. Finish at 7 am‑11 am. Paid a separate hourly rate for the sleep in hours in addition to your contracted hours. Company Culture 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. Our service is child‑centered and uses a comprehensive, evidence‑based, programmatic approach (CARE) in the homes, with additional support provided by our in‑house Therapeutic Support Team, which consists of Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Art Therapists, Teachers, and Behaviour Therapists. 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. Required Criteria Ability to work in regulated activity, care for and supervise young persons Full clean driving licence Flexible – willing and able to adapt to changing circumstances, shift patterns and expectations Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following: Social Care, Social Work, Health and Social Care, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Youth & Community Teaching, Nursing, Social Science, Addiction Counselling, Counselling / Psychotherapy, Family Support, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Early Years Care Desired Criteria Level 8 qualification (Honours degree) or above in Psychology Closing Date: Saturday 30th May, 2026 Contract Type: Fulltime Salary: From €42,230.00 Yearly to €48,432.00 Yearly #J-18808-Ljbffr
Ashdale Care in Ballyfoyle is seeking a full-time Social Care Worker to provide specialized care to young people in a therapeutic residential setting. Responsibilities include overseeing daily needs, supporting emotional challenges, and implementing care plans. The ideal candidate will have experience in child care, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. This role is crucial in fostering a nurturing environment for positive growth and development. #J-18808-Ljbffr
