Trauma-Informed Social Care Worker for Youth

TerraGlen Residential Childcare Services; Leinster; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Reflective supervision

Career progression

Employee well-being

Job summary

Terra Glen Residential Care Services is seeking a Social Care Worker for mainstream residential services in Ireland. The role is permanent part-time (24 hours/week) in Walderstown, Co. Westmeath, with Garda Vetting required.

You will deliver person-centred care, support independence, and collaborate within a trauma-informed team under the Centre Management. Qualifications include Level 7 in Applied Social Care (or equivalent), CORU-recognised qualification, and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Care or equivalent.
• A Level 7 in Nursing, Psychology, Teaching, Social Work, Social Sciences or Youth and Community Work will be considered.
• Thorough knowledge of social care principles and practice.
• Currently undertaking or holding a CORU-recognised Social Care Qualification.
• Full, clean manual driving licence.
• Flexibility for varied shifts, including sleepovers.
• 2 years' experience in similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to young people.
• Promote independence, education, and emotional well-being.
• Work collaboratively within a trauma-informed, values-driven team.
• Deliver high-quality care and assistance per individual care plans and Centre Management instructions.
• Ensure alignment with National Standards of Residential Child Care (dignity, privacy, choice, safety, realising potential, equality and diversity).
• Advise the Social Care Manager of changes in the young people's needs.
• Support young people in accessing information in an appropriate format to enable informed choices.
• Support safety awareness for young people and staff.
• Liaise with the Social Care Manager and staff on centre-related issues.

Skills

Social care knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 7 - Applied Social Care

Level 7 in Nursing / Psychology / Teaching / Social Work

CORU-recognised Social Care Qualification

Job description

Terra Glen Residential Care Services is seeking a Social Care Worker for mainstream residential services in Ireland. The role is permanent part-time (24 hours/week) in Walderstown, Co. Westmeath, with Garda Vetting required.

You will deliver person-centred care, support independence, and collaborate within a trauma-informed team under the Centre Management. Qualifications include Level 7 in Applied Social Care (or equivalent), CORU-recognised qualification, and a valid driving licence.