Social Care Worker CORU Registered or in process Wicklow Children's Residential Services Mainstream & Disability Services Role Purpose The Social Care Worker will support children and young people living in residential care across both mainstream and disability/intellectual disability settings.
The role focuses on delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, person-centred care that promotes safety, wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes.
Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the Social Care Worker contributes to safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate homes where children feel valued, empowered and supported.
Key Responsibilities Build safe, trusting, therapeutic relationships using trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches.
Support with daily routines, education, self-care, independent living skills, community access and meaningful activities.
Implement individual care plans, placement plans, communication supports and behaviour support strategies.
Promote independence and social inclusion tailored to each child's developmental level and abilities.
Provide personal care and assist with mobility or specialist equipment when supporting children with disabilities.
Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and follow guidance from multidisciplinary clinicians.
Support emotional regulation, resilience building and positive coping strategies.
Respond effectively to crises using approved de-escalation methods (TCI/CPI/PBM/low arousal).
Accompany children to medical, therapeutic or educational appointments as required.
Adhere to Children First, organisational safeguarding procedures and all relevant legislation.
Maintain high-quality records including daily notes, significant events, incidents, PBS logs and care updates.
Participate in HIQA inspections, audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
Essential Level 7 or 8 qualification in Social Care or equivalent recognised for CORU registration.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, child development and rights-based care.
Understanding of supporting children in mainstream or disability settings.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
Full driving licence.
Flexibility to work across a roster including evenings, weekends, nights and sleepovers.
Desirable Experience in residential childcare or disability services.
Training in TCI, CPI, PBM, low-arousal approaches, PBS, LMH, PECS or similar communication supports.
Familiarity with HIQA standards for Children's Residential Centres and Disability Services.
Benefits Competitive salary based on experience and qualification level.
Incremental increases available within organisational pay structures.
Enhanced rates for nights, weekends and sleepover duties (organisation-dependent) Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (including mandatory and specialist skills).
Opportunities for career progression to Team Lead, PIC and senior roles.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and well-being supports.
Supportive multidisciplinary work environment.
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