Tusla Residential Care: Social Care Workers
We are seeking dedicated Social Care Workers to join a new service with Tusla, Ireland’s Child and Family Agency, focused on providing a trauma-informed model of care for young people aged 13 to 17. This role involves creating a therapeutic environment through relationship-building and positive attachment development.
As part of the social care team, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive, trauma-informed care. Your responsibilities will include direct work with children and young people, household activities, administrative tasks, teamwork, ongoing professional development, and ensuring health and safety standards.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives by fostering supportive, therapeutic relationships and contributing to their overall well-being.
Available locations: : Kerry, Limerick, Cork, Galway, Meath, Donegal, Kildare, Laois & Louth
Contract type: Full time and part-time roles available
Work schedule: Day Shifts, Night Shifts & Overnight Shifts
Salary range: €38,070 - €53,906 DOE
Employee Benefits with Tusla:
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Family-Friendly Working Policies
- Health Services Credit Union
- Flu Vaccinations at Work
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tax Saver Commuter Schemes
- Health, Wellbeing, and Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Transfer option to other locations throughout Ireland after one year of permanent employment
- Career Break: After 2 years, apply for a one-year career break with an option to return work
Role Overview:
- Develop and Implement Care Plans: Participate in creating and recording Care and Placement Plans
- Advocate for Young People: Promote the rights and responsibilities of each young person in the service
- Ensure Welfare: Support the physical, emotional, social, and religious welfare of each young person
- Encourage Participation: Promote attendance at school, training centres, and medical appointments
- Manage Personal Affairs: Organise personal documents, arrangements, and finances for the young person
- Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with parents, families, and other agencies
- Attend Relevant Meetings: Participate in meetings related to the young person's care and development
- Engage in Activities: Participate in age-appropriate play and activities with the young person
- Conduct Physical Interventions: Engage in physical interventions as per local policies and procedures
- Promote Decision-Making: Encourage children and young people to participate in decisions affecting their lives
- Prepare Balanced Meals: Plan and prepare high-quality, nutritious meals with the young people
- Home Management: Manage household tasks, including budgeting, upkeep, and cleaning
- Report to Leadership: Attend team meetings and report to the Social Care Leader/Manager on service delivery and young person’s progress
- Ensure Child Protection: Follow child protection procedures and act as a designated officer
- Stay Informed: Keep up to date with current legislation and professional childcare knowledge
- Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training and development
- Adhere to Policies: Comply with and help develop policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring safe professional practice
- Adherence to HIQA Standards: Maintain a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of three years working in a Children & Families Service or a similar environment with a challenging client group
- Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU
or - Hold a CORU-approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence required)
or - Eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence required)
This is a remarkable opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people across Ireland.