Social Care Worker
Separated Children Seeking International Protection
Location: Rathmines, Dublin
Contract: Full-time / Permanent (Shift Work)
Hours: 36-48 per week
Starting Rate: €18.19 (Negotiable DOE)
At Avonbridge Care, we believe every child deserves safety, stability and the opportunity to build a brighter future. We aim to provide high-quality residential care for Separated Children Seeking International Protection, creating homes where young people feel safe, respected and supported to reach their full potential.
We are looking for compassionate, motivated and resilient Social Care Workers who share our commitment to delivering exceptional care through trauma-informed, child-centred and rights-based practice. If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Social Care Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic home environment where young people develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support young people with their daily lives, education, health, emotional wellbeing and integration into their local communities while promoting their rights, identity and cultural heritage.
Key Responsibilities
● Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
● Deliver high-quality, child-centred care in accordance with individual Placement Plans and Care Plans.
● Promote children's rights, participation and independence.
● Support young people with education, health appointments, life skills and recreational activities.
● Maintain a safe, nurturing and therapeutic home environment.
● Respond appropriately to challenging behaviour using trauma-informed approaches and positive behaviour support.
● Identify and report safeguarding concerns in line with Children's First and organisational policies.
● Complete accurate, objective and timely daily recordings and reports.
● Participate in house meetings, team meetings, supervision and training.
● Work collaboratively with Social Workers, schools, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
● Contribute to continuous quality improvement and inspection readiness.
● Participate in the staff rota, including evenings, weekends, sleepovers and public holidays where required.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
● A recognised Social Care qualification or
● A recognised Social Care qualification or a qualification in a related and relevant discipline recognised
● CORU registered
● 2 years’ experience Minimum
● Applicants must also demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
- Experience supervising, mentoring and developing staff.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- A commitment to child-centred, rights-based and trauma-informed practice.
● Eligibility to work in Ireland.
● Satisfactory Garda Vetting.
Applicants must also demonstrate:
● A commitment to child-centred, rights-based and trauma-informed practice.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
● Good report writing and recording skills.
● Strong professional boundaries and emotional resilience.
● Flexibility to work a rolling shift pattern.
● Eligibility to work in Ireland.
● Satisfactory Garda Vetting.
Desirable Experience
Experience working with:
● Separated Children Seeking International Protection/Unaccompanied minors.
● Residential childcare.
● Trauma-informed practice.
● Mental health and emotional wellbeing.
● Cultural diversity and inclusion.
● Positive behaviour support.
● Young people who have experienced trauma, displacement or loss.
What We Offer
● Opportunity to work within a specialist residential service supporting separated children.
● Comprehensive induction programme.
● Ongoing specialist training and professional development.
● Regular reflective supervision and supportive management.
● Career progression opportunities.
● Competitive salary
● Employee Assistance Programme.
● Generous annual leave 23 days per annum
● Bike to work scheme
● TaxSaver for public transport
Our Values
At Avonbridge Care we are committed to: Child-centred practice, compassion, respect, integrity, accountability and professional excellence, Equality, diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Selection Process
Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to attend a competency-based interview. The interview will assess candidates against key competencies relevant to the role, including:
● Professional knowledge and legislation
● Safeguarding and child protection
● Child-centred and trauma-informed practice
● Working with separated children
● Communication and partnership working
● Recording and professional accountability
● Managing challenging behaviour
● Reflective practice
● Values and professionalism
Applicants should be prepared to provide examples from their own professional practice demonstrating how they have applied these competencies in previous roles.
Pre-Employment Checks
Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Garda Vetting, Qualification verification, Reference checks, Eligibility to work in Ireland
Closing date: Friday 14th August 2027
Pay: From €18.19 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Social care worker CORU certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
