Youth-Focused Social Care Worker | Trauma-Informed Team

TerraGlen Residential Care Services; Walderstown; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Reflective supervision

Career progression

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

TerraGlen Residential Care Services seeks a Social Care Worker for mainstream services in Walderstown, Co. Westmeath. The role is permanent, part-time (24 hours per week) with Garda Vetting required and a focus on person-centred support for young people.

You will join a trauma-informed, values-driven team delivering high-quality care per individual plans and safety standards, with opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Care or related field.
• CORU-recognised qualification preferred.
• Full, clean manual driving licence.
• 2 years' experience in similar settings.
• Garda Vetting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to service users.
• Promote independence, education and emotional well-being.
• Work within a trauma-informed, values-driven team.
• Deliver high-quality care per Individual care plans.
• Adhere to National Standards of Residential Child Care principles.
• Notify the Social Care Manager of changes in needs.
• Support service users to access information to make choices.
• Ensure safety awareness among staff and service users.
• Liaise with the Social Care Manager and team on centre issues.

Skills

Person-centred care

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Education

Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Care

CORU-recognised Social Care Qualification

Job description

TerraGlen Residential Care Services seeks a Social Care Worker for mainstream services in Walderstown, Co. Westmeath. The role is permanent, part-time (24 hours per week) with Garda Vetting required and a focus on person-centred support for young people.

You will join a trauma-informed, values-driven team delivering high-quality care per individual plans and safety standards, with opportunities for training and career development.