Residential Youth Care Worker – Trauma-Informed Support

Liquidpersonnel; Leinster; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking committed and compassionate Social Care Workers to support young people in a residential care setting in Ireland. The role focuses on delivering person-centred support that promotes safety, stability, emotional wellbeing, and positive life outcomes.

You will work as part of a trauma-informed, values-led team, contributing to a nurturing environment and engaging young people in daily routines.

Qualifications

• Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Care or related discipline (CORU-approved or eligible).
• Full, clean manual driving licence.
• Willingness to work a flexible rota, including sleepovers and unsocial hours.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, professional standards, and young people’s rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, person-centred care and support to young people in line with individual care plans.
• Promote independence, education, emotional wellbeing, and positive social development.
• Work collaboratively within a trauma-informed, values-led team to support therapeutic care approaches.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, stable, and supportive residential environment.
• Build trusting relationships with young people and encourage engagement in daily routines and activities.
• Participate in shift work, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Care

Job description

Liquid Personnel is seeking committed and compassionate Social Care Workers to support young people in a residential care setting in Ireland. The role focuses on delivering person-centred support that promotes safety, stability, emotional wellbeing, and positive life outcomes.

You will work as part of a trauma-informed, values-led team, contributing to a nurturing environment and engaging young people in daily routines.