Base pay range
Location: Dublin
Incremental Salary Scale: €37,055 - €68,169 per annum
Contract: Permanent / Full-Time
Job title
Special Care Worker – Children Residential Services
Overview
The Special Care Worker will join a committed, child-centred team providing high-quality care across Special Care Units in locations across Dublin.
The Special Care Worker will support children and young people in residential care settings through structured interventions, daily routines, and emotional support, helping them grow, develop, and prepare for more independent living. Providing care for complex needs (emotional, behavioural, or mental health).
Supporting children in short-term, long-term, or high-support placements.
Responsibilities
* Provide care for children in residential care settings through structured interventions, daily routines, and emotional support.
* Support children and young people to grow, develop, and prepare for more independent living.
Qualifications and requirements
* Minimum 18 months' experience in children's residential care.
* 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
* Public service role with high salary and pension scheme
* Additional allowances
Benefits and work arrangements
* 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 CORU process
* 24-hour response time and constant communication throughout your journey
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