Trauma-Informed Children’s Residential Care Worker

Eden Social Care; Gowran; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€500 employee referral bonus

Company pension

Birthday leave

Sick pay

On-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Shift work opportunity

Job summary

Eden Social Care is seeking a Social Care Worker for Children’s Residential Services in Ireland. You will build trusting relationships, provide child-centred and trauma-informed care, support education and daily activities, and help young people develop life skills in a safe, nurturing home.

The role involves shift work and progression opportunities. We offer a competitive salary of €37,500–€41,000 DOE, an incremental scale, and benefits including pension, sick pay and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Social Studies or CORU-qualified.
• CORU registration or evidence that your registration application is being processed.
• Min 2 years of relevant experience with children/young people in a Social Care or similar setting.
• Experience with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care, attachment and child development.
• Full, clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland.
• Knowledge of HIQA National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide child-centred and trauma-informed care.
• Support young people with emotional, behavioural and developmental needs.
• Help young people develop independence and life skills.
• Support education, homework and daily activities.
• Follow individual Care, Placement and Crisis Management Plans.
• Promote a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.
• Work closely with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Complete accurate daily records and reports.
• Contribute to team meetings, training and continuous improvement.
• Support the smooth running of the house and create a warm environment.
• Take on shift-leading duties as experience develops.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Driving licence

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Social Studies

CORU registration

Job description

Eden Social Care is seeking a Social Care Worker for Children’s Residential Services in Ireland. You will build trusting relationships, provide child-centred and trauma-informed care, support education and daily activities, and help young people develop life skills in a safe, nurturing home.

The role involves shift work and progression opportunities. We offer a competitive salary of €37,500–€41,000 DOE, an incremental scale, and benefits including pension, sick pay and training opportunities.