Job Title: Residential Social Care Worker – Children’s Services (Kildare)
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Care Worker to join our established children’s residential service in Kildare, located close to Athy and within easy commuting distance of Kildare Town, Carlow, and Portlaoise.
Our organisation provides high-quality, trauma-informed residential care for children and unaccompanied minors seeking international protection. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where young people can grow, heal, and achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day care and support to children in a residential setting
- Build positive, professional relationships with young people, families, and external professionals
- Contribute to a safe, therapeutic, and trauma-informed environment
- Support young people in developing life skills, education goals, and personal aspirations
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and care documentation
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and care plan development
- Adhere to all organisational and regulatory policies and procedures
- Work as part of a team within a 24-hour residential service, including evening and weekend shifts
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- A recognised qualification in Social Care or equivalent (Level 7/8 Social Care, Level 8 Psychology, Level 7 Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling, Youth & Community Work, Social Work, Social Sciences, Teaching, Nursing, Addiction Studies where appropriate)
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to safeguarding and child protection
- Full Irish driving licence
Desirable:
- Experience working with children in residential care
- Training or experience in trauma-informed or attachment-based practice
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of €18 per hour with a minimum of €41,400, this is excluding premiums for sleeping allowance and double pay on bank holidays, with a maximum salary of €46,008
- Extensive training and continuous professional development (including trauma-informed and attachment-based practice)
- A supportive, inclusive team environment
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
- Premium rates paid on Bank Holidays
- Sleeping allowance
- Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and the people we support
- Refer a friend initiative
- Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
- Flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive induction process & ongoing extensive training programme
- Supportive supervision, on-going mentoring and support
Apply Today
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, we would love to hear from you. Closing date for this role is Friday the 3rd of July.
Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Phone:
087 381 9279
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €41,400.00-€46,008.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
