Role Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, professional, and dedicated Social Care Worker to join our team supporting young people seeking international protection.
The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality care, support, and guidance to young people living in a residential care environment. The role requires a trauma-informed approach, with a strong focus on safeguarding, wellbeing, development, independence, and helping each young person feel safe, respected, and supported.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and in partnership with relevant statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that each young person's individual needs are identified and appropriately supported.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, trauma-informed care and support to young people seeking international protection.
- Promote the physical, emotional, psychological, social, educational, and cultural wellbeing of each young person.
- Develop positive, professional, and trusting relationships with young people.
- Support young people to develop independence, life skills, confidence, and resilience.
- Assist young people with their daily routines, personal care, education, appointments, activities, and community integration where required.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of individual care and support plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely records, including daily reports, incident reports, handovers, and relevant care documentation.
- Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding and child protection concerns in accordance with organisational policies and statutory requirements.
- Support young people to understand their rights and access appropriate services.
- Work collaboratively with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and other relevant professionals.
- Promote cultural awareness, inclusion, equality, dignity, and respect.
- Encourage participation in education, recreational activities, community activities, and personal development opportunities.
- Manage challenging situations in a calm, professional, and trauma-informed manner.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, training, and other professional development activities.
- Work in accordance with relevant legislation, national standards, organisational policies, and best practice in children's residential care.
- Carry out other duties appropriate to the role as required by the Social Care Manager.
Essential Requirements
- A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant recognised degree.
- Experience working with children, young people, vulnerable people, or within a social care/residential care setting is desirable.
- Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding principles.
- A strong understanding of the needs of young people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- A commitment to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and the rights of young people.
Desirable Requirements
- CORU registration.
- Previous experience in children's residential care or social care.
- Experience working with young people seeking international protection.
- Training or experience in trauma-informed care.
- Knowledge of child protection procedures and relevant Irish legislation.
- Experience working with young people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Additional training in areas such as First Aid, Manual Handling, Children First, Safeguarding, or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Compassion, patience, and empathy.
- A child-centred and trauma-informed approach.
- Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Strong professional boundaries.
- Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
Safeguarding:
All appointments are subject to appropriate Garda vetting, reference checks, verification of qualifications, and other relevant pre-employment checks.
Pay: €36,000.00-€39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
