Join MCMA Healthcare, a leading agency provider of dedicated Social Care staff across Ireland. We specialise in supporting young people within Tusla Mainstream Services, High Support, and Special Care, as well as Disability Residential Care and Day Services. We are deeply committed to fostering growth and providing challenging, yet rewarding, environments for our team nationwide.
We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated **Youth-Based Residential Special Care Workers** to join our team in Dublin. This vital role will primarily be based at our **Crannog Nua (Portrane)** and **Ballydowd (Palmerstown, Dublin 20)** locations.
As a Youth-Based Residential Special Care Worker, you will:
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Champion the rights and foster the responsibilities of young people, ensuring their voice is heard and respected within our services.
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Actively contribute to the development and implementation of individualised Care and Placement Plans, tailored to each young person's unique needs.
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Support the holistic well-being of young people, nurturing their physical, emotional, social, educational, and spiritual development.
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Collaborate effectively with family members and multidisciplinary professionals, building strong partnerships to deliver comprehensive care.
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Uphold the highest standards of care by diligently adhering to all organisational policies and procedures.
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Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation and reports, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
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Engage in regular supervision sessions, contributing to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
About The Role
Qualifications:
A degree level 7+ on the National Framework of Qualifications in one of the following disciplines:
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Social care or Applied Social Studies
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Youth and Community
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BA(Hons) Youth and Community Development
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BA (Hons) Psychology
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Addiction Studies
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BA (Hons) counselling and Addiction Studies
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Disability Diploma (Primary Degree)
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Social Science
Candidates must have:
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A commitment to a minimum of 2 shifts per week, ideally 3
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Client focus, compassion and empathy are essential to the role
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Team work as well as flexibility and the ability to work off one’s own initiative
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Eligibility to register as a Social Care Worker with CORU
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Valid work permissions
What we can offer you:
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Time & a half on Saturdays
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Double time on Sundays & Bank Holidays
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Available shift patterns: days (8am – 9pm, 10am – 11pm) & nights (8:30pm – 8:30am)
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Full lines available or option to work individual shifts (minimum commitment of 2 shifts per week)
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Paid Induction
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Training provided & training hours paid for the following:
MCMA Special Care salary scale
In line with HSE scale (post graduate exp.)
Required Criteria
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A degree level 7+ on the National Framework of Qualifications
Skills Needed
About The Company
We’re MCMA, and for over three decades, we’ve taken immense pride in delivering unparalleled staffing solutions to Ireland’s social care and healthcare sectors. As an Irish-owned organisation founded on a legacy of high-quality residential care, our commitment to excellence now extends into placing vetted, highly qualified professionals in residential services, hospitals, and nursing homes across the country.
We currently support more than 70 residential care units nationwide, partnering with valued clients including TUSLA, HSE mental health services, Fresh Start, Daffodil, Solis MMC, and Camphill Communities.
Our rigorous, in-depth interview and Garda vetting processes—spanning four to six weeks—ensure we match right-fit professionals with each client’s needs. This dedication has led to exceptional staff-to-client compatibility and an impressively high migration rate of our candidates into full-time roles.
We operate 24/7 administration, maintain high client consistency, and draw from our more than 30 years of industry experience to continuously exceed national standards and follow best practice in care delivery.
Above all, our promise is simple: to deliver staffing solutions that are professional, compassionate, and tailored to support the evolving needs of Ireland’s care providers—because every person deserves the highest standard of care, delivered by people you can trust.
Company Culture
At MCMA, our culture is deeply rooted in a commitment to excellence, empathy, and equality — values that guide us every day.
We bring more than 30 years of experience to the table, but what truly defines us is how personally we care about our people—and theirs. Every team member is thoroughly interviewed, Garda vetted, and hand-matched to take care of vulnerable individuals in places like residential units, hospitals, and community-based settings. This attention to detail helps us maintain exceptional staff compatibility and trust.
Equality and fairness are foundational to how we operate. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment—regardless of gender, age, ability, race, or background. Our recruitment and workplace policies ensure every individual is treated with dignity and given equal access to roles and development opportunities.
We pride ourselves on being client-focused and flexible. By adapting to care providers’ needs—whether it’s scheduling, specialised staff, or ongoing support—we foster collaborative partnerships grounded in reliability and trust.
Professionalism and accessibility are central to our ethos. We operate with a 24-hour administrative backbone, maintaining clear communication channels and ensuring our clients always have the support they need when they need it.
At our heart lies a fundamental belief: that excellent care begins with excellent people. We strive to enrich our healthcare community by providing skilled, dedicated professionals—and by doing so, we ensure safer, more compassionate environments for those who need it most.
Company Benefits
Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Referral bonus
Salary
Not disclosed
