Role Summary
As a Children’s Residential Care Worker, you will play a vital frontline role supporting young people with complex needs, challenging behaviour, and emotional or behavioural difficulties. You will deliver individualised care, implement behaviour support plans, and help young people develop life skills, resilience and confidence.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans, Placement Plans, and risk assessments.
Provide trauma informed, child-centred, and responsive residential care.
Support young people with education, homework, routines, and school engagement.
Promote life skills, independence, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
Maintain accurate daily records, logs and incident reports.
Communicate effectively with parents, social workers, schools, and referral agents.
Participate in team meetings, supervision, training and service development.
Assist with domestic routines, cooking, cleaning and maintaining a homely environment.
Manage petty cash and follow financial procedures.
Uphold safeguarding, child protection, TUSLA standards, confidentiality and company policies.
Contribute to a safe, structured, and supportive residential setting.
Educational Requirements
Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or related field.
Alternative qualifications include:
QQI Level 8 in Psychology
QQI Level 7 in Youth & Community, Social Science, Social Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, ABA
Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling/Psychotherapy or Addiction Counselling
Early Years Care (for centres supporting children under 12)
Professional Qualification in Teaching (nonTEFL) or Nursing
BA in Applied Policing
Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service)
Required Criteria
Full, clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland.
Experience working with teenagers with challenging behaviour.
Familiarity with National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres.
Right to live and work in Ireland.
CORU Registration for use of the Title 'Social Care Worker'.
Benefits
Flexible rosters supporting work life balance.
Core professional training (TCI, safeguarding, trauma informed practice, etc.).
Team building activities & social events.
Education assistance grants.
Health insurance grant & life insurance.
Incremental pay scale.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and families from Day 1.
Supportive, collaborative team culture.
Clear career progression pathways.
Employment Details
Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June, 2026
Contract Type: fulltime
Salary: From €37,440.00 yearly to €41,184.00 yearly
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