Social Care Worker, Under 18s Residential, Dublin

Social Care Worker, Under 18s Residential, Caretakers, Dublin

Location: Dublin 8

Contract: Full time, Specific Purpose

The Caretakers Project provides emergency accommodation to young people, aged 16 & 17, who cannot be cared for in their own home or Alternative Care Arrangements.

Benefits: 25 days Annual Leave & 3 Concession Days, 7% Employer Pension Contribution, Maternity Top Up 26 Weeks, Tax-Saver Scheme, Education Assistance Policy, Paid Sick Leave policy, Premium rates for unsocial hours

Supports: Employee Assistance Program, Reflective Practice, Supervision, Well being initiatives including monthly meditations 

Support Young Lives – Be Part of Their Journey Forward

What you will do:

• Treat young people and families with dignity and respect, promoting a culture of unconditional positive regard.

• Create and maintain a welcoming, safe, caring, and stable environment.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate placement plans as part of a team, ensuring accurate written and verbal reporting.

• Promote young people’s participation in planning, decision-making, and service delivery.

• Work in partnership with parents, families, significant others, and external agencies to support the young person.

• Ensure primary care needs are met, including preparing nutritious meals and maintaining household standards.

• Promote the rights, responsibilities, and overall well-being (physical, emotional, social, cultural, spiritual) of each young person.

• Engage in age-appropriate activities, risk assessments, and crisis management procedures (e.g., Therapeutic Crisis Intervention).

• Provide accurate feedback, attend meetings, and contribute to reflective practice and team consistency.

• Maintain confidentiality, adhere to policies, and comply with health, safety, and child protection standards.

• Participate in professional supervision, training, and development to enhance skills and service quality.

• Assist with administration, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with HIQA and statutory requirements.

What you will need:

• A Third Level qualification at degree level in the area of social care i.e. youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology etc and/or be a CORU registered Social Care Worker 

• Experience of working in a children's residential centre or with children with complex needs in other settings. 

• Knowledge of attachment theory and trauma informed practice  

• An understanding of theory and practice in the delivery of Residential Childcare Services    

• An understanding of therapeutic approaches relevant to the client group   

• Sufficient awareness of policy, legislative and professional requirements to ensure an appropriate standard of service delivery   

• The ability to manage self in a busy working environment including the ability to prioritise workloads   

• The ability to resolve conflict and empower people with sometimes quite divergent points of view   

• A commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a user centred service   

• Initiative and innovation in identifying areas for service improvement   

• Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills   

• The ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect   

   Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer  

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