Social Care Worker Cedar House Closing Date 05.01.26

Uniting Holding; Dublin; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Dublin is seeking a Social Care Worker to provide assistance in short-term residential services for individuals facing homelessness. The role involves developing support plans, engaging with clients, and ensuring the highest standards of care. A minimum BA degree in a related field and experience in homeless or addiction services are required. Applicants should be committed to delivering compassionate service and supporting individuals in need.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Additional leave for long service

Training and Development Programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital Doctor Service

Competitive pension plan

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum BA degree required in relevant field.
• 5 years experience in a directly transferable role preferred.
• Relevant employment with similar client group essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a critical service in residential services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Engage in one-to-one work with clients, developing comprehensive support plans.
• Build trusting relationships with service users and families.

Skills

Experience in homeless services

Experience in addiction services

Community and/or youth work experience

Education

BA Degree in Applied Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Social Care Worker

Crosscare is the social care agency of the Dublin Diocese and is a registered charity. Crosscare delivers services with a servant leadership ethos. Crosscare’s Homeless, Youth, Information and Advocacy Teams support those most in need with Love, Respect and Excellence. Crosscare exists to support individual and families when they face difficult challenges in life and when they find it hard to get the help they need. Crosscare focuses on helping people when they need it most or when they can’t find support anywhere else.

Location

Cedar House, City Centre

Work Schedule

Full Time 38.5 Hours per week, 7-day rota (including evening & weekends – Days)

Contract

Permanent contract

Salary

€34,313 - €48,240 Depending on Experience

Reporting to

Deputy Project/Project Leader

The Role

To provide a critical service in 24-hour short term residential services to adult men, women and families experiencing homelessness. Those living with us are placed with the aim of our services assisting them to secure a long-term home whilst ensuring all supports and personal attributes required to sustain their home are put in place. We are committed to delivering the highest standard of care possible and working closely with other colleagues in care planning and case management in line with the DRHE Pathways Model. Our services are challenging environments as we seek to achieve an inclusive approach working with people with complex issues. This role is completely client focused consistently seeking the best outcome for those we work for.

General Responsibilities

• To implement the case management system and engage in one to one work with a specific allocated case load, from referral stage to disengagement. This includes HNA Assessment, Developing and implementing a comprehensive support plan, Updating the PASS System, advocating on behalf of the client, arranging meeting, linking the client in to appropriate services assisting each client in finding a long-term home.
• To engage with and build professional trusting relationships with individual service users and families, treating them with dignity and respect, and working within the values of Crosscare.
• To carry out all duties connected with the operation of a residential service, resolving conflict, responding to health issues, premise management, taking referrals, welcoming and engaging with residents.
• To liaise with and advocate to a broad range of external service providers in addition to internal services.
• To work effectively as part of a team and being open to reasonable requests from Project Leader/Deputy in order to ensure effective working relationships and responses to residents.
• To work within the policies of Crosscare and the standard operating procedures of the project.
• To assist and contribute to the quality agenda in order to ensure that a consistent delivery of service and quality standards are adhered to in the project.
• To perform all the administrative duties relating to the role in order to ensure that the project runs smoothly.
• To observe all Health and Safety policies of the project and to be involved in continual quality improvement in order to ensure that the security of the building is maintained at all times day and night.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum BA Degree in Applied Social Care, Addiction, Mental Health, Nursing, Psychology or equivalent full Level 7 awarded by the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) QQI.
• Applicants with a minimum of 5 years employment in a directly transferable post will be considered for the post if they have completed the DCU Homeless Intervention & Prevention or Care & Case Mgmt. Certificate course and/or an NFQ Level 6 in Addiction Studies and have demonstrable additional training as detailed below.
• A minimum of 1-year relevant employment working with similar client group.
• Internal Candidates – A minimum of 6 months relevant employment working with similar client group.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in homeless services, addiction services, residential services, community and/or youth work sector.
• Additional training in Addiction, Mental Health, TCI, First Aid, CPR, AED, PASS, Counselling, ASIST, HNA & Case Management.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous annual leave
• Additional leave for long service
• Training and Development Programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Digital Doctor Service
• Competitive pension plan
• Bike to Work Scheme

In Crosscare, we approach our work with an attitude of service, showing love, care and kindness in all interactions with others. We treat people with a level of respect they will remember long after our service and support have been received. We strive for excellence in everything we do. Our clients, young people and service users deserve it.

Crosscare is registered with the Charities Regulator (RCN: 20169084) and the Revenue Commissioners (CHY-6262). Crosscare is the Social Care Agency of the Archdiocese of Dublin.

Detailed information on all aspects of our work is available at www.crosscare.ie

Application Process

To apply, please upload a comprehensive CV and letter of application (one document) detailing your suitability for the role to the link provided.

Closing date for applications is January 5th 2026

Garda Vetting will apply to this role

Inclusive Employer Statement

Crosscare is committed to being an inclusive employer and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. We strive to achieve a positive working environment for our people, enabling us to create a comfortable working environment whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.

Accommodation for Disability

If you have a disability and require accommodations to be made during or after the recruitment process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate you.

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