Social Care Worker

AA Euro Group; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AA Euro Healthcare is recruiting CORU-registered Social Care Workers for a children's residential service in Dundrum, Co. Tipperary. This role offers the chance to work in a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment with a supportive care team.

You will provide child-centered support, contribute to education, daily living skills and personal development, and help young people build independence while adhering to policies and HIQA standards.

Qualifications

• CORU registration as Social Care Worker is essential.
• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Social Studies or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and child development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care and support.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Support individual Placement Plans and Crisis Management Plans.
• Assist young people with education, daily living skills and personal development.
• Support young people with emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Promote a safe, supportive and homely residential environment.
• Work in accordance with HIQA standards.

Skills

CORU registration

Excellent communication

Trauma-informed care

Work eligibility in Ireland

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Social Studies

Job description

AA Euro Healthcare is currently recruiting Social Care Workers for a childrens residential service based in Dundrum, Co. Tipperary. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified and CORU-registered Social Care Workers who are passionate about supporting children and young people within a therapeutic, trauma-informed residential environment. You will work as part of an experienced care team, providing consistent, compassionate and child-centred support while helping young people develop independence, life skills and positive relationships.

Applicants must be registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker to be considered for this position. Applications from candidates who are not currently CORU registered cannot be progressed.

What You ll Do

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care and support.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Support individual Placement Plans and Crisis Management Plans.
• Assist young people with education, daily living skills and personal development.
• Support young people with emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Promote a safe, supportive and homely residential environment.
• Work in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and HIQA standards.

Essential Requirements

• Current CORU registration as a Social Care Worker essential.
• A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Social Studies or an appropriate relevant qualification.
• Relevant experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs and/or challenging behaviour.
• Experience in residential care or a similar environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care, attachment and child development.
• A full, clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.

Full Job Spec on request

If you are a qualified and CORU-registered Social Care Worker looking for your next opportunity in Dundrum, Co. Tipperary, we would love to hear from you.