Social Care Worker - Under 18's Residential

Social Care Worker – Under 18s Residential Services (Dublin)

Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with a leading homelessness service in Dublin, is currently recruiting Social Care Workers (Project Workers) to join their Under 18s Residential Services team in Dublin.

As a Social Care Worker, you will work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care to young people who have experienced trauma, emotional or behavioural difficulties, or cannot live at home.

What you can expect from the role

· To provide a safe, supportive, and caring residential environment.

· Act as a Key Worker for individual young people, collaborating with internal and external agencies.

· Provide emotional, physical, social, and practical support to young people who present with challenging behaviours or have experienced trauma.

· Advocate for young people in the areas of education, aftercare, legal rights, and social work support.

· Promote participation and decision-making among young people.

What we expect from you

· Degree in Social Care, Youth Work, Social Studies, Psychology, Addiction Studies, or related field or, CORU registration as a Social Care Worker.

· Full clean driving licence.

· Direct experience in a social care or residential setting.

· Experience supporting children/young people from marginalised or at‑risk backgrounds.

Key Benefits

· 25 days annual leave

· Premium shift rates

· Paid expenses

· Top-up maternity/ paternity leave

· TaxSaver and Cycle to Work Scheme

· Education support (financial assistance for upskilling)

· Pension

Still not convinced?

· Meaningful work where you can directly improve lives

· Strong training and professional development

· Supportive, multidisciplinary environment

· Opportunity to be part of a respected national organisation

Ready to explore?

Contact Jane.Marsh@cplhealthcare.com and get ready to embark on a truly meaningful opportunity.