Youth Residential Social Care Worker

Focus Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

3 concession days

7% Employer Pension Contribution

Maternity top up 26 weeks

Tax-saver scheme

Education assistance policy

Paid sick leave policy

Premium rates for unsocial hours

Job summary

Focus Ireland in Dalkey, Dublin, is seeking a compassionate Social Care Worker for our Under-18 Residential Services, supporting young people aged 15–18 in crisis. In this short-term residential setting you will join a dedicated team to create a safe, stable environment and help young people move toward future placements or independent living.

You will work within Focus Ireland's values, act as a key worker, collaborate with external agencies, and contribute to individualised programmes,

Qualifications

• CORU registration process applied or current registration in progress.
• Experience in children's residential settings or with complex needs.
• Good written communication and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to deliver care within the project’s framework.
• Act as a key worker for individual young people and coordinate with external agencies.
• Develop and implement individual placement plans to support move-on to placement or independent living.
• Support young people experiencing trauma and challenging behaviour.
• Maintain records in line with statutory requirements and health and safety legislation.
• Observe all health and safety regulations and participate in rosters.

Skills

CORU registration

Teamwork

Written comms

Crisis intervention

Education

CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification

Degree in Social Care / Psychology / Sociology

Job description

Focus Ireland in Dalkey, Dublin, is seeking a compassionate Social Care Worker for our Under-18 Residential Services, supporting young people aged 15–18 in crisis. In this short-term residential setting you will join a dedicated team to create a safe, stable environment and help young people move toward future placements or independent living.

You will work within Focus Ireland's values, act as a key worker, collaborate with external agencies, and contribute to individualised programmes,