Social Care Worker - Children's Residential

Liquidpersonnel; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New residential service

Training and development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking committed and compassionate Social Care Workers to support young people in a residential care setting based in Wicklow, Ireland. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes safety, stability and emotional wellbeing.

You will work within a trauma-informed, values-led team to deliver therapeutic care, maintain a safe environment, and build trusting relationships.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Care or equivalent.
• Full, clean manual driving licence.
• Willingness to work a flexible rota, including sleepovers.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and rights of young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to young people in residential care in line with care plans.
• Promote independence, education, emotional wellbeing, and social development.
• Work within a trauma-informed, values-led team to deliver therapeutic care.
• Maintain a safe, stable, supportive residential environment.
• Build trusting relationships and engage young people in daily routines.
• Participate in shift work, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

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 based in Wicklow, Ireland. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes safety, stability, emotional wellbeing, and positive life outcomes. You will help create a nurturing environment and play a key role in enabling young people to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, person-centred care and support to young people in line with their individual care plans.
• Promote independence, education, emotional well-being, and positive social development.
• Work collaboratively within a trauma-informed, values-led team to deliver 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Level 7 qualification or higher in Applied Social Care or a 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 the rights of young people.

What the Role Offers

• Opportunity to contribute to a new residential service and help shape its culture from the outset.
• Supportive team environment with access to training and professional development.
• Meaningful work that makes a positive difference in the lives of young people.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team.

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