Residential Trauma-Informed Youth Care Worker

Focus Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Ireland is seeking a Social Care Worker to provide therapeutic, residential support for young people in Dublin. You will act as a Key Worker, develop individual care plans, and coordinate with external agencies to promote safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

Applicants should hold a third level social care degree (or CORU registration), have a clean driving license, and demonstrated experience with marginalized youth.

Qualifications

• A third level qualification in social care (e.g., youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology) and/or CORU registration.
• Full clean driving license.
• Direct work experience in a social care setting with marginalized clients, preferably adolescents.
• Working knowledge of child protection and national standards for children's residentials.

Responsibilities

• Work in line with Focus Ireland's mission and contribute to the residential care team.
• Support young people in a residential setting to promote safety, wellbeing and development.
• Act as a Key Worker, coordinating supports with external agencies.
• Develop and review individual care and placement plans with documentation.
• Provide trauma-informed support for challenging behaviours and complex needs.
• Advocate for young people regarding social work, aftercare, education, health and other services.
• Engage families, social workers and stakeholders to support needs and goals.
• Maintain records, reports and documentation in line with statutory requirements.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to service improvement, including 24/7 roster coverage.

Education

Social care degree (or CORU registered social care worker)

CORU registered social care worker

Job description

Focus Ireland is seeking a Social Care Worker to provide therapeutic, residential support for young people in Dublin. You will act as a Key Worker, develop individual care plans, and coordinate with external agencies to promote safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

Applicants should hold a third level social care degree (or CORU registration), have a clean driving license, and demonstrated experience with marginalized youth.