Role Description
Job Description
A provider of residential social care services is seeking committed and compassionate professionals to join a centre supporting vulnerable children and adolescents.
The Role
* Supporting young residents through structured daily routines, therapeutic care, and personal development
* Promoting wellbeing and independence through therapeutic engagement
* Assisting with care planning, risk assessment, and reporting
* Supporting residents with education, daily activities, and life skills
Requirements
* Minimum qualifications in one of the following areas:
* Social Care / Social Studies
* Psychology (must be Level 8)
* Youth and Community Work
* Counselling Psychotherapy (including Child & Adolescent or Addiction)
* Family Support / Disability Studies
* Applied Behavioural Analysis
* Nursing Studies / Applied Policing
* Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (or equivalent)
* CORU-registered Social Care Worker (with or without relevant degree)
* Essential experience:
* At least one year working with children or young people in a professional care setting
* A full driving licence is strongly preferred
Employee Benefits
* Structured induction and ongoing professional training
* Personal accident insurance
* Income protection and death-in-service benefits
* PRSA retirement scheme
* Maternity pay scheme
* Access to professional supervision and debriefing
* Confidential counselling services
* Sick leave and compassionate leave entitlements
* Access to Childlink and staff wellbeing resources
* Social events and staff recognition initiatives