Special Care Workers required for Special Care Units North Dublin and Lucan Co Dublin Location: Dublin Incremental Salary Scale : €37,055 - €68,169 per annum Contract: Permanent / Full-Time Providing short-term, therapeutic, and stabilizing care to young people (typically aged 11-17) who are at risk and in need of a secure and supportive environment. These Special Care Units differ from general residential care in several key ways: They are secure and therapeutic They offer higher staff-to-young-person ratios, often with on-site education and psychological input. Placement is for the youth's safety and welfare Safety Pods Initiative A standout innovation is their adoption of Safety Pods used during instances to provide safety and dignity. Over a six-month pilot: Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive - young people described the pods as "safer," "more comfortable," and "more child-friendly" What you need: Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a related discipline Experience working with children Eligible to work in Ireland Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and trauma-informed care CORU registered or in process application Benefits: Public service role with high salary and pension scheme Additional allowances 39 hours per week on a roster system (including day and night shifts) 23-26 days of annual leave (pro-rata) Paid travel expenses Paid mandatory training Cycle to Work Scheme Free parking Access to the Employee Assistance Programme Roster provided in advance Work/life balance supports Career development and progression opportunities Why work with Orange Recruitment? We provide Career Supports, Coaching, Competency Interview Skill Training and sector specific insights from experienced social care recruiters We'll guide you every step of the way throughout the entire CORU process 24-hour response time and constant communication throughout your journey. Skills: Flexible social care worker Qualified social care worker Enthusiastic social care worker person centred social care worker coru registered social care worker passionate social care worker team orientated social care worker