Children's Residential Social Care Worker

We are committed to providing high-quality care and support to young people in residential settings. Guided by a therapeutic Model of Care, our team works to empower young people to reach their full potential through therapeutic support, education, and positive role modelling.

Role Summary:

We’re seeking passionate and dedicated Children’s Residential Care Workers to join our team. You will play a vital role in delivering individualised care to young people referred to our service, helping them grow, develop new skills, and overcome challenges.

Why Join Us as a Children’s Residential Care Worker:

Flexible rostering focused on work-life balance

Core professional training in essential subjects

Team-building activities & social events

Education assistance grants

Health insurance grant & life insurance

Incremental pay scale

Pension contribution match

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement individualised Behaviour Support Plans and Placement Plans

Support young people with educational activities, both at home and in school

Deliver responsive residential care aligned with our therapeutic model

Maintain accurate daily records and communicate with parents, professionals, and referral agents

Participate in team meetings, training, and service development

Manage petty cash, assist with domestic routines, and contribute to a homely environment

Uphold safeguarding protocols, confidentiality, and company policies

Educational Requirements:

A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.

Relevant alternative qualifications include:

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

Required Criteria:

A full, clean manual driving license that is valid in Ireland

Familiarity with the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres

Experience working with teenagers exhibiting challenging behaviour

Right to work and live in Ireland

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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