Social Care Worker – (Full-Time Permanent, Home-Based)
Fostering First Ireland (FFI) is seeking a compassionate and committed Social Care Worker to join our team. This is a home-based role with flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and foster carers.
If you are interested in the post you must reside in the Greater Dublin area to allow access to the caseload.
We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to trauma-informed practice and who value connection, empowerment, and inclusivity in their work.
Why Join Us?
At FFI, we believe in creating safe, empowering environments for children, carers, and staff. As part of the international Key Assets Group, we offer a supportive, trauma-informed, values-led approach rooted in Safety, Trust, Empathy, Connection, Empowerment, Participation, and Inclusivity.
What You’ll Do
· Provide trauma informed support to children who live with FFI foster carers.
· Promote children’s participation in FFI and ensure children are afforded opportunities to have their voices heard.
· Support foster carers to understand and respond to the impact of trauma through relationship-based, strengths-focused parenting practices.
· Contribute to the development of children’s services through the provision of training and resources in response to the identified needs of children and carers.
What We’re Looking For
- A CORU registered Social Care Worker
- A self-starter who is flexible, empathetic, and collaborative.
- Strong organisational and IT skills.
- Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel.
- A trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to practice
- Must reside in the specified location to support foster carers and children effectively.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave (25 days, rising to 30 days)
- Sick pay scheme & paid family leave
- Private Pension Scheme
- Group health insurance (after 1 year)
- Death in service cover
- Ongoing supervision, learning & development
Interested?
For an informal chat, contact:
Aideen O’ Brien, Children’s Services Manager – 086 0416311 | [email protected]
Elaine O’Byrne, Principal Social Worker – 087 3963389 | [email protected]
To apply, please complete our application form and send it with your CV to [email protected].
Closing date: Sunday the 16th of August
Interviews: Tuesday the 25th of August
Shortlisting will apply.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we warmly invite you to let us know. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for all applicants.
Pay: €40,351.00-€56,650.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Are you available for Interview in our Dublin Office on Tuesday 25th August
- Do you have 3 years of direct work experience with children/young people in the care system or other related field
- Do you have a valid CORU Approval Level 8 qualification
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
Location:
- County Dublin (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in County Dublin
