Social Care Worker - Separated Children Seeking International Protection

Cpl Healthcare is recruiting Social Care Workers on behalf of a respected provider of residential care services supporting young people seeking international protection. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where young people can heal, grow and achieve their full potential.

If you are a compassionate, resilient and motivated professional who is committed to delivering high-quality care, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

As a Social Care Worker, you will play a key role in supporting young people within a residential setting, helping them to build confidence, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide day-to-day care and guidance while promoting emotional wellbeing, personal development and community integration. You'll help create a stable and therapeutic environment where young people feel safe, valued and empowered to thrive.

This is a rewarding opportunity to have a meaningful impact while developing your career within a growing and supportive organisation.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A recognised qualification in Social Care or a related discipline.
• CORU Registration (or eligibility for registration).
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within social care or a related setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong professional boundaries and emotional resilience.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, child-centred and rights-based practice.
• Flexibility to work a rolling shift pattern.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Satisfactory Garda Vetting.

Desirable Experience

Experience working with:

• Young people seeking international protection or unaccompanied minors.
• Residential childcare services.
• Trauma-informed practice.
• Mental health and emotional wellbeing support.
• Cross-cultural and diverse communities.
• Positive behaviour support approaches.
• Young people who have experienced trauma, displacement or loss.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive management and reflective supervision.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 23 days annual leave.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• TaxSaver commuter scheme.
• Team-building initiatives.

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