Social Care Worker, Under 18s Residential Services, Grange Lodge, Dublin

Focus Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Dublin seeks a compassionate Social Care Worker for their Under-18 Residential Service. Responsibilities include supporting young people in crisis and advocating for their needs. Candidates must hold a CORU approved qualification and have experience with children presenting complex behavioral challenges. Join a dedicated team to create a safe environment for youth to thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a children's residential center or with children with complex needs.
• Knowledge of HIQA National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres.
• Ability to prepare clients for independent living.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to young people aged 15–18 in crisis.
• Work with external agencies for the clients' needs.
• Maintain records as per statutory requirements.

Skills

Working with children in crisis

Knowledge of Child Protection

Written communication

Supportive teamwork

Managing challenging behaviors

Education

CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification

Job description

Overview

Social Care Worker, Under 18s Residential Services, Grange Lodge, Dublin

Employer: Focus Ireland

Reference: JOB-2419421

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Review eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

We’re looking for a compassionate and team-oriented Social Care Worker to join our Under-18 Residential Service, providing vital support to young people aged 15–18 who are out of home and in crisis. In this short-term residential setting, you’ll work as part of a dedicated team to create a safe, stable environment where young people can begin to rebuild and move toward their futures.

• Work within the framework of the overall objective of Focus Ireland and the values of the agency.
• Work as part of a team within the policies and procedures in place for the project or as directed by the project leader, assistant project leader, or section manager.
• Act as a key worker for individual young people and work in partnership with external agencies in relation to young people referred to the service.
• Participate in drawing up individualised programmes exploring clients’ experiences of homelessness and support clients to break this cycle, preparing clients for move-on to an identified placement or independent living.
• Support young people accommodated that have experienced trauma and/or present with challenging behaviour.
• Advocate on a young person’s behalf for housing, social work, social welfare, education, training and legal rights.
• Support young people in conjunction with their statutory care plan and help develop and maintain an individual placement plan.
• Refer and support young people to external agencies to assist with personal, social, educational, employment, legal and accommodation needs.
• Record and maintain records in relation to the project and individual clients in accordance with statutory requirements and health and safety legislation.
• Assist in the implementation of the settlement policies and strategies of Focus Ireland.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably assigned by the Project Leader, in consultation with the Project Leader.
• Observe Health, Safety and Welfare at Work regulations and notify management of any risks or concerns.
• Agree to take part in a 7-day, 24-hour roster.

What you will need

• Hold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence of application is necessary).
• Experience of working in a children's residential centre or with children with complex needs in other settings.
• A working knowledge of the impact of childhood adversity on adolescents.
• A working knowledge and awareness of HIQA National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres.
• Ability to manage and support teenagers in crisis who present with challenging behaviours.
• A high standard of written communication.
• A working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection.

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Application Method

Please apply to this vacancy by the following means:

JOB-2419421 - Social Care Worker, Under 18s Residential Services, Grange Lodge, Dublin

Additional Information

This programme is for jobseekers that are in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment and those transferring from a social welfare scheme. Full eligibility details are available here.

To register your interest, note the scheme reference number and contact an Employment Personal Advisor in your local Intreo Office.