Work-Based Learning: Special Care Services (Dublin)

Tusla Child and Family Agency; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tusla Child and Family Agency invites applications for a 6-month work-based learning programme in Special Care Unit, Dublin. The role combines 3 months classroom learning with 3 months on-site placement, providing administrative support and shadowing a social care worker to gain practical experience.

Successful candidates will have eligibility for CORU registration or be on a recognised pathway toward social care education; the programme aims to secure a permanent contract on completion.

Qualifications

• Entry requirements: Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU.
• or Hold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence of application will be necessary)
• or Hold one of the following qualifications and be committed to a pathway towards Social Care education: Youth and Community work qualification, BA (Hons) Youth and Community Development, BA (Hons) Psychology, Addiction Studies (Level 7), BA (Hons) Counselling and Addiction Studies, Disability Diploma (Primary Care), Degree in Social Science (minimum Level 7) or equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• To participate in the development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans and to ensure appropriate recording of same.
• To promote the rights and responsibilities of each child/young person within the centre.
• To promote physical, emotional, social and religious welfare of each young person in care.
• To encourage attendance at school, training centres, medical and clinical appointments.
• To be responsible for the organisation of personal documents, arrangements, information and finance on behalf of the young person.
• To liaise with the parent, family, general services and other agencies on behalf of the young person.
• To attend meetings in relation to the care and developments of the young person.
• To undertake various aspects of home management including the household budget, upkeep and cleaning.

Education

CORU Social Care Worker qualification

CORU registration (evidence of application)

Youth and Community work qualification

BA (Hons) Youth and Community Development

BA (Hons) Psychology

Addiction Studies (Level 7)

BA (Hons) Counselling and Addiction Studies

Disability Diploma (Primary Care)

Degree in Social Science (minimum Level 7)

equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction

Job description

Tusla Child and Family Agency invites applications for a 6-month work-based learning programme in Special Care Unit, Dublin. The role combines 3 months classroom learning with 3 months on-site placement, providing administrative support and shadowing a social care worker to gain practical experience.

Successful candidates will have eligibility for CORU registration or be on a recognised pathway toward social care education; the programme aims to secure a permanent contract on completion.