Position: Social Care Worker ( One-Child Home)
About Us
At 24hr Care Services, we provide high-quality care for young people with complex needs. Our mission is to create a safe, stable, and supportive environment where every young person can thrive.
We are now seeking a Social Care Worker to join our team, working directly in a one-child home. This is not agency work — you will be employed as part of our dedicated care team, making a meaningful difference every day.
Role Summary
As a Social Care Worker in our service and part of our residential team, you will provide support to a young person with specific needs such as High Functioning Autism, Emotional Dysregulation, or Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). You will help them build life skills, regulate emotions, and develop positive relationships, while ensuring their safety and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
* Direct Support
* Provide consistent, one-to-one care in a safe and nurturing home environment.
* Support the young person with daily routines, emotional regulation, and social development.
* Specialist Care
* Use knowledge of autism, PDA, and emotional/behavioral challenges to provide tailored interventions.
* Apply de-escalation strategies and positive behavioral support when needed.
* Collaboration & Documentation
* Work closely with your colleagues, team leader, and external professionals (e.g., therapists, psychologists).
* Maintain accurate records, daily reports, and incident logs in line with HIQA standards.
* Advocacy & Empowerment
* Promote independence and self-expression for the young person.
* Ensure their rights, dignity, and choices are respected at all times.
Qualifications & Skills
* A recognised qualification in Social Care, Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work, or related field.
* Minimum of 1–2 years' experience working with young people with:
* Expeirence with High Functioning Autism, Emotional Dysregulation or Pathological Demand Avoidance is a benefit.
* Strong skills in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed practice.
* Ability to work independently in a one-to-one care setting while contributing to a wider team.
* Excellent communication, empathy, and resilience.
What We Offer
* Direct employment with 24hr Care Services — become part of our supportive team.
* Competitive salary.
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
* Opportunities for career development and progression.
* A rewarding role where you can truly change a young person's life.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €31,500.00-€38,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Can you describe your experience working with young people with High Functioning Autism, Emotional Dysregulation, or Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)? What approaches did you find most effective?
* ell us about a time you supported a young person through a period of emotional dysregulation or challenging behavior. What strategies did you use to keep the young person safe and help them regulate?
* This role involves working in a one-child home. How do you build trust, maintain consistency, and create a safe, supportive environment when working one-to-one with a young person who has complex needs?
Work Location: In person