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Residential Care Worker – Children’s Residential Care (New Service)
Best Care Residential Ltd. —Donegal, County Donegal
- €35,000–€42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Wellness program
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Ann's Home Care —County Donegal
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Ann's Childrens Care —County Donegal
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Ann's Childrens Care —County Donegal
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Ann's Home Care —County Donegal
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- Childcare
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Social Care Team Leader – Best Care Residential (New Service Opening in Donegal)
Best Care Residential Ltd. —County Donegal
- €43,000–€46,000 a year
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- Bachelor's degree
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- Wellness program
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Residential Care Worker – Children’s Residential Care (New Service)

Best Care Residential Ltd.
Donegal, County Donegal

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
€35,000–€42,000 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
On-site parking

Qualifications

Experience working with children
Bachelor's degree
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Join the Founding Team at Best Care Residential

Best Care Residential Ltd is a new children's residential care provider based in Inishowen, Co. Donegal. We are preparing to open our first registered residential centre and are currently recruiting our founding staff team.

This is a unique opportunity to join a new organisation from the very beginning and help shape the culture, values and future of our service.

Our first home, Mill Bridge House, will provide mainstream residential care for young people aged 10–17 years referred by Tusla. Our service is built around trauma-informed practice and our Welltree Model of Care, with a strong emphasis on relationships, therapeutic care and helping young people achieve positive outcomes.

As Best Care grows, we are committed to investing in our people through structured supervision, ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities.

About the Role

As a Residential Care Worker, you will play a key role in providing safe, nurturing and child-centred care to young people living in the home.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help create a therapeutic environment where young people feel safe, respected and supported to reach their full potential.

Depending on qualifications and experience, successful candidates may also be considered for appointment as a Senior Residential Care Worker.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, child-centred care in line with individual care plans.
Build positive, trusting and therapeutic relationships with young people.
Support young people with daily routines, education, health, emotional wellbeing and independent living skills.
Promote positive behaviour using trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches.
Implement the Welltree Model of Care in everyday practice.
Maintain accurate daily records, handovers, incident reports and other documentation.
Work collaboratively with families, social workers, guardians ad litem, schools and other professionals.
Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are upheld at all times in accordance with Children First.
Participate fully in supervision, reflective practice and ongoing training.
Contribute to a positive, respectful and supportive team culture.
Help create a safe, welcoming and nurturing home environment.

Essential Criteria

Applicants should have:

A relevant Level 7 or Level 8 qualification suitable for working in children's residential services.
Experience working with children and young people in residential care, disability services, family support, youth work, foster care or other relevant care settings.
A good understanding of safeguarding principles and Children First.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A full clean driving licence.

Desirable Criteria

Experience working within children's residential services.
CORU registration as a Social Care Worker, or eligibility to register where applicable.
Experience supporting young people who have experienced trauma or present with complex needs.
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.
Training in trauma-informed practice.
Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.

Relevant Qualifications

Applications are welcomed from candidates holding relevant qualifications, including:

BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Social Care)
BA (Hons) in Social Care Practice
BA or BSc in Social Care
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Social Work
Other relevant Level 7 or Level 8 qualifications suitable for working in children's residential services.

If you are unsure whether your qualification is suitable, we encourage you to apply or contact us for an informal discussion.

What We Offer

Salary of €35,000–€42,000 depending on qualifications, experience and role.
Opportunity to join Best Care from the beginning and help shape our culture.
Clear opportunities for career progression as the organisation grows.
Comprehensive induction programme.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.
Structured supervision and reflective practice.
A supportive and experienced leadership team.
A trauma-informed therapeutic model of care.
A positive workplace culture where staff wellbeing and development are valued.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Best Care Residential Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to:

Garda Vetting
Verification of qualifications
Verification of employment history
Satisfactory references
Medical fitness to work
Any other pre-employment checks required under legislation or Tusla guidance.

Apply Now

To apply, please send your CV together with a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role, OR Apply via Indeed.

Email: [email protected]

Pay: €35,000.00-€42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Wellness program

Application question(s):

Do you hold a Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Social Care, Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, or a related discipline?
Are you currently registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker, or eligible and in the process of applying?
Have you worked in a trauma-informed setting or received training in trauma-informed practice?

Work authorisation:

Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

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