Trauma-Informed Social Care Worker for Youth

Cpl Healthcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare in Dublin is seeking Social Care Workers to join a new Tusla service delivering a trauma-informed model of care for young people aged 13 to 17. The role focuses on building positive attachments and creating a therapeutic environment through strong relationship building.

You will work as part of a team to provide holistic care, with responsibilities ranging from care planning and recording to school attendance and liaising with families and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by CORU.
• Hold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration.
• Be eligible for registration in the CORU Social Care Workers Register.
• Demonstrate high suitability and ability for proper discharge of duties.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and implementing Care and Placement Plans and record them.
• Promote the rights and responsibilities of each child/young person within the service.
• Support the welfare, education attendance, medical and clinical appointments.
• Organise personal documents, arrangements, information and finances for the young person.
• Attend team meetings and report progress to the Social Care Leader/Manager.
• Maintain HIQA knowledge and follow child protection procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Administration

Health & Safety

Child protection

Documentation

Education

CORU registration

CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification

Eligible for CORU registration

Job description

Cpl Healthcare in Dublin is seeking Social Care Workers to join a new Tusla service delivering a trauma-informed model of care for young people aged 13 to 17. The role focuses on building positive attachments and creating a therapeutic environment through strong relationship building.

You will work as part of a team to provide holistic care, with responsibilities ranging from care planning and recording to school attendance and liaising with families and other agencies.