Special Care Worker
Complex Care Worker
€37,055 - €68,169 per year
Care | Complex Care
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Healthcare Staffing Agency
Special Care Workers required for Special Care Units North Dublin and Lucan Co Dublin
Location: Dublin
HSE Incremental Salary Scale : €37,055 - €68,169 per annum
Pensionable permanent positions
Special Care Allowance in addition per annum
Contract: Permanent / Full-Time
Providing short-term, therapeutic, and stabilizing care to young people (typically aged 11-17) who are at risk and in need of a secure and supportive environment.
These Special Care Units differ from general residential care in several key ways:
- They are secure and therapeutic
- They offer higher staff-to-young-person ratios, often with on-site education and psychological input.
- Placement is for the youth's safety and welfare
What you need:
- Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a related discipline
- Experience working with children
- Eligible to work in Ireland
- Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and trauma-informed care
- CORU registered or in process application
Benefits:
- Public service role with high salary and pension scheme
- Additional allowances
- 39 hours per week on a roster system (including day and night shifts)
- 23-26 days of annual leave (pro-rata)
- Paid travel expenses
- Paid mandatory training
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free parking
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Roster provided in advance
- Work/life balance supports
- Career development and progression opportunities
Why work with Orange Recruitment?
- We provide Career Supports, Coaching, Competency Interview Skill Training and sector specific insights from experienced social care recruiters
- We'll guide you every step of the way throughout the entire CORU process
- 24-hour response time and constant communication throughout your journey.
Salary range
- €37,055 - €68,169 per year