Social Care Worker - Children Residential Service

Special Care Workers - Children's Residential Services
Location: Dublin
Salary: €40,351 - €68,169 per annum
Contract: Permanent / Full-Time

Join a committed and child-centred team dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and therapeutic care within Special Care Units across Dublin. As a Social Care Worker, you will play a key role in supporting children and young people with complex needs through structured daily routines, meaningful interventions, and consistent emotional support. Your work will directly contribute to each young person's wellbeing, stability, and long-term development as they move toward greater independence.

At Orange Recruitment, we are currently partnering with services nationwide to recruit experienced Social Care Workers who are passionate about delivering best-practice care. We welcome applications from candidates with a minimum of 18 months' experience in a care setting and who are either progressing toward CORU registration or eligible to apply. If you are unsure about your eligibility under CORU (Section 91 or Section 38), we will provide full guidance and support throughout the process.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within a highly structured, supportive, and values-driven environment. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, receive ongoing training, and have access to strong career progression pathways within residential and specialist care.

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in a Special Care environment.

• Contribute to a safe and therapeutic setting where routines, boundaries, and interventions promote emotional and behavioural stability.

• Implement individual care plans, placement plans, and behavioural support strategies.

• Support young people with day-to-day activities, education, appointments, and life-skills development.

• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.

• Work collaboratively with a wider multidisciplinary team including social workers, psychologists, teachers, and healthcare professionals.

• Ensure all care and practice comply with Children's First, HIQA National Standards, and trauma-informed approaches.

• Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Social Care or a related social science discipline.

• Minimum 18 months' experience working with children or young people in residential, educational, community, or care settings.

• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

• Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding frameworks, and trauma-informed care.

• Strong communication skills, resilience, and the ability to support children in crisis.

• Willingness to work a 39-hour roster, including day, night, and weekend shifts.

This is a public-sector position offering excellent benefits and long-term security, including:

• High salary aligned with public service pay structures

• Public sector pension scheme

• Additional overnight and shift allowances

• 39 hours per week on a structured roster (days & nights)

• 23-26 days' annual leave (pro-rata)

• Paid travel expenses

• Paid mandatory and continuous professional development training

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Free parking onsite

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Roster provided well in advance to support work/life balance

• Career development and progression opportunities within Special Care and wider children's services